Blessed is the person who fears Yahweh
    and is happy to obey his commands.
²         His descendants will grow strong on the earth.
        The family of a decent person will be blessed.
³             Wealth and riches will be in his home.
            His righteousness continues forever.
⁴ Light will shine in the dark for a decent person.
    He is merciful, compassionate, and fair.

⁵ All goes well for the person who is generous and lends willingly.
    He earns an honest living.
⁶         He will never fail.
        A righteous person will always be remembered.
⁷             He is not afraid of bad news.
            His heart remains secure, full of confidence in Yahweh.
⁸             His heart is steady, and he is not afraid.
                In the end he will look triumphantly at his enemies.
⁹             He gives freely to poor people.
            His righteousness continues forever.
            His head is raised in honor.
¹⁰ The wicked person sees this and becomes angry.
    He angrily grits his teeth and disappears.
        The hope that wicked people have will vanish.