Psalm 111, Catholic Public Domain Version
Alleluia. Of the return of Haggai and Zachariah. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord. He will prefer his commandments exceedingly.
Alleluja, reversionis Aggæi et Zachariæ. Beatus vir qui timet Dominum: in mandatis ejus volet nimis.
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His offspring will be powerful on the earth. The generation of the upright will be blessed.
Potens in terra erit semen ejus; generatio rectorum benedicetur.
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Glory and wealth will be in his house, and his justice shall remain from age to age.
Gloria et divitiæ in domo ejus, et justitia ejus manet in sæculum sæculi.
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For the upright, a light has risen up in the darkness. He is merciful and compassionate and just.
Exortum est in tenebris lumen rectis: misericors, et miserator, et justus.
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Pleasing is the man who shows mercy and lends. He will order his words with judgment.
Jucundus homo qui miseretur et commodat; disponet sermones suos in judicio:
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For he will not be disturbed in eternity.
quia in æternum non commovebitur.
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The just one will be an everlasting memorial. He will not fear a report of disasters. His heart is prepared to hope in the Lord.
In memoria æterna erit justus; ab auditione mala non timebit. Paratum cor ejus sperare in Domino,
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His heart has been confirmed. He will not be disturbed, until he looks down upon his enemies.
confirmatum est cor ejus; non commovebitur donec despiciat inimicos suos.
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He has distributed, he has given to the poor. His justice shall remain from age to age. His horn shall be exalted in glory.
Dispersit, dedit pauperibus; justitia ejus manet in sæculum sæculi: cornu ejus exaltabitur in gloria.
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The sinner will see and become angry. He will gnash his teeth and waste away. The desire of sinners will perish.
Peccator videbit, et irascetur; dentibus suis fremet et tabescet: desiderium peccatorum peribit.
Catholic Public Domain Version (Ronald L. Conte Jr., 2009), public domain · Latin: Clementine Vulgate (1592)