The actual, original, first printing of the 1611 King James Version (‘HE’ Bible) — Psalms Chapter 112.

CHAP. CXII.

1 Godlinesse hath the promises of this life, 4 And of the life to come. 10 The prosperitie of the godly, shalbe an eye-sore to the wicked

¹ Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his Commaundements.¹

² His seed shall bee mightie vpon earth: the generation of the vpright shalbe blessed.

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³ Wealth and riches shalbe in his house: and his righteousnesse endureth for euer.

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⁴ Unto the vpright there ariseth light in the darknesse: hee is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

⁵ A good man sheweth fauour and lendeth: he will guide his affaires with discretion.⁵

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⁶ Surely he shall not be moued for euer: the righteous shalbe in euerlasting remembrance.

⁷ He shall not be afraid of euill tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.

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⁸ His heart is established, hee shall not be afraid, vntill he see his desire vpon his enemies.

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⁹ He hath dispersed, he hath giuen to the poore: his righteousnesse endureth for euer; his horne shalbe exalted with honour.⁹

¹⁰ The wicked shall see it, and be grieued; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.

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