1Alleluja,Alleluia.reversionis Aggæi et Zachariæ.Of the return of Haggai and Zachariah.Beatus vir qui timet Dominum:Blessed is the man who fears the Lord.in mandatis ejus volet nimis.He will prefer his commandments exceedingly.
2Potens in terra erit semen ejus;His offspring will be powerful on the earth.generatio rectorum benedicetur.The generation of the upright will be blessed.
3Gloria et divitiæ in domo ejus,Glory and wealth will be in his house,et justitia ejus manet in sæculum sæculi.and his justice shall remain from age to age.
4Exortum est in tenebris lumen rectis:For the upright, a light has risen up in the darkness.misericors, et miserator, et justus.He is merciful and compassionate and just.
5Jucundus homo qui miseretur et commodat;Pleasing is the man who shows mercy and lends.disponet sermones suos in judicio:He will order his words with judgment.
6quia in æternum non commovebitur.For he will not be disturbed in eternity.
7In memoria æterna erit justus;The just one will be an everlasting memorial.ab auditione mala non timebit.He will not fear a report of disasters.Paratum cor ejus sperare in Domino,His heart is prepared to hope in the Lord.
8confirmatum est cor ejus;His heart has been confirmed.non commovebitur donec despiciat inimicos suos.He will not be disturbed, until he looks down upon his enemies.
9Dispersit,He has distributed,dedit pauperibus;he has given to the poor.justitia ejus manet in sæculum sæculi:His justice shall remain from age to age.cornu ejus exaltabitur in gloria.His horn shall be exalted in glory.
10Peccator videbit, et irascetur;The sinner will see and become angry.dentibus suis fremet et tabescet:He will gnash his teeth and waste away.desiderium peccatorum peribit.The desire of sinners will perish.