version by Eugene Peterson, pastor-scholar / / The Message: Psalms (Navpress):
Hallelujah!
Blessed man, blessed woman, who fear Yahweh,
Who cherish and relish his commandments,
Their children robust on the earth,
And the homes of the upright -- How blessed!
Their houses brim with wealth
And a generosity that never runs dry.
Sunrise breaks through the darkness for good people --
God's grace and mercy and justice!
The good person is generous and lends lavishly;
No shuffling or stumbling around for this one,
But a sterling and solid and lasting reputation,
Unfazed by rumor and gossip,
Heart ready, trusting in Yahweh,
Spirit firm, unperturbed,
Ever blessed, related among enemies.
They lavish gifts on the poor --
A generosity that goes on, and on, and on.
An honored life! A beautiful life!
Someone wicked takes one look and rages,
Blusters away but ends up speechless.
There's nothing to the dreams of the wicked. Nothing.
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