The Holy Bible – Knox Translation
The Book of Psalms
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Psalm 111
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(Alleluia.)
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A blessed man is he, who fears the Lord, bearing great love to his commandments.
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Children of his shall win renown in their country; do right, and thy sons shall find a blessing.
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Ease shall dwell in his house, and great prosperity; fame shall ever record his bounty.
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Good men see a light dawn in darkness; his light, who is merciful, kind and faithful.
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It goes well with the man who lends in pity, just and merciful in his dealings.
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Length of days shall leave him still unshaken; men will remember the just for ever.
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No fear shall he have of evil tidings; on the Lord his hope is fixed unchangeably.
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Patient his heart remains and stedfast, quietly he waits for the downfall of his enemies.
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Rich are his alms to the needy; still his bounty abides in memory.✻ The Lord will lift up his head in triumph;
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ungodly men are ill content to see it. Vainly they gnash their teeth in envy; worldly hopes must fade and perish.
