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Psalms 112

Highlighted words differ from the KJV. Most differences are matters of wording, style or the age of the English, not of meaning; a few reflect different manuscripts.

  1. 1
    KJVPraise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
    WEBPraise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments.
  2. 2
    KJVHis seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
    WEBHis offspring will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed.
  3. 3
    KJVWealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
    WEBWealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever.
  4. 4
    KJVUnto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
    WEBLight dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous.
  5. 5
    KJVA good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
    WEBIt is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.
  6. 6
    KJVSurely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
    WEBFor he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.
  7. 7
    KJVHe shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
    WEBHe will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh.
  8. 8
    KJVHis heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
    WEBHis heart is established. He will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries.
  9. 9
    KJVHe hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
    WEBHe has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.
  10. 10
    KJVThe wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.
    WEBThe wicked will see it, and be grieved. He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away. The desire of the wicked will perish.
  • King James Version (1769 text), public domain outside the United Kingdom, where Crown letters patent apply.
  • World English Bible (WEB), public domain. “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org.