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His heart is tranquil, without fear,
    till at last he looks down on his foes.
Lavishly he gives to the poor;
    his righteousness shall endure forever;(A)
    his horn[a] shall be exalted in honor.
10 The wicked sees and is angry;
    gnashes his teeth and wastes away;
    the desire of the wicked come to nothing.

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  1. 112:9 His horn: the symbol for vitality and honor.

Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear;(A)
    in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.(B)
They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor,(C)
    their righteousness endures(D) forever;
    their horn[a] will be lifted(E) high in honor.

10 The wicked will see(F) and be vexed,
    they will gnash their teeth(G) and waste away;(H)
    the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.(I)

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  1. Psalm 112:9 Horn here symbolizes dignity.