Ps 112 v1-9 of 10 "Praise God! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD" Tune: Woodlands. Sing Psalms.

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Psalm 112
tune: Woodlands (Tell out my soul)
meter: 10 10 10 10
"Praise God! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD"
Falkirk Free Church
In the original Hebrew each each 7-9 syllable phrase begins with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet in order. It is one of the nine acrostic Psalms the others being Psalms 9, 10, 25, 34, 37, 111, 119, and 145.
image: Lawrie Cate, Open Torah scroll
I'm not sure if I've cut and pasted the Hebrew is correctly; if not it will probably give someone a good chuckle. The last verse was not sung so is silent.

PSALM 112 10 10 10 10

1 Praise God! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD
And finds delight in following his word.
2 His children will be mighty in the land;
His line will know the blessing of God’s hand.

3 Riches and wealth within his house are found;
His righteousness for ever will abound.
4 The man who stands for mercy, truth and right
Will find the darkness turn to morning light.

5 Good is the man who gives and freely lends;
To his affairs with justice he attends.
6 Surely a righteous man will stand secure;
His memory for ever will endure.

7 Though bad news comes, he will not be afraid;
His heart is firm; he trusts the LORD for aid.
8 He will not be alarmed, his heart holds fast;
He’ll view his foes in triumph at the last.

9 He freely shares his riches with the poor;
His righteousness for ever will endure.
The LORD himself exalts his servant’s name;
He gives him strength and dignity and fame.

10 The wicked, seeing this, will feel dismay;
He’ll gnash his teeth and soon will waste away.
The wicked and their dreams will come to nought;
They never will enjoy what they have sought.

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