1הללו יה אשרי איש ירא את יהוה במצותיו חפץ מאד׃
1Praise Yah! Psalm 112 is an acrostic poem, with each verse after the initial “Praise Yah!” starting with a letter of the alphabet (ordered from Alef to Tav). Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments.
2גבור בארץ יהיה זרעו דור ישרים יברך׃
2His seed will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed.
3הון ועשר בביתו וצדקתו עמדת לעד׃
3Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever.
4זרח בחשך אור לישרים חנון ורחום וצדיק׃
4Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous.
5טוב איש חונן ומלוה יכלכל דבריו במשפט׃
5It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.
6כי לעולם לא ימוט לזכר עולם יהיה צדיק׃
6For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.
7משמועה רעה לא יירא נכון לבו בטח ביהוה׃
7He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh.
8סמוך לבו לא יירא עד אשר יראה בצריו׃
8His heart is established. He will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries.
9פזר נתן לאביונים צדקתו עמדת לעד קרנו תרום בכבוד׃
9He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.
10רשע יראה וכעס שניו יחרק ונמס תאות רשעים תאבד׃
10The wicked will see it, and be grieved. He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away. The desire of the wicked will perish.