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Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands.
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Their children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
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Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever.
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Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.
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Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.
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Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever.
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They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
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Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.
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They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor, their righteousness endures forever; their horn will be lifted high in honor.
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The wicked will see and be vexed, they will gnash their teeth and waste away; the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.