Beatus vir

Verse 1

The man is blest that God doth fear, and that his law doth love indeed; His seed on earth God will uprear, and bless such as from him proceed; His house with riches he will fill, his righteousness endure shall still.

Verse 2

Unto the righteous doth arise in trouble joy, in darkness light: Compassion great is in his eyes, and mercy always in his sight. Yea, pity moveth him to lend, he doth with judgment things expend,

Verse 3

And surely he shall never fail, for in remembrance had is he; Nor tidings ill his mind assail, who in the Lord sure hope doth see; His heart is firm, his fear is past, for he shall see his foes down cast,

Verse 4

He did well for the poor provide, his righteousness doth still remain; And his estate with praise abide, which wicked men behold with pain; Yea, gnash their teeth thereat shall they, and so consume and melt away.