This is the description of a man whose very life irks people. Wicked people get angry with him. They gnash their teeth. Their feelings about him are visceral and consuming. His life holds up a mirror to their greed and avarice and they do not like what they see.

Yet, they continue.

Look as some of the things, among others, that can be said of this person.

He is gracious, merciful, and righteous. Because he knows who God is and stands in awe of God, he seeks to imitate those qualities of God that God discloses to him.

He deals generously and lends. An Orthodox  Jewish friend once told me that lending was essentially giving from his perspective since he did not expect and could not expect to be repaid. So, when the psalmist says that he lends, it is mean that he gives.

He conducts his affairs with justice. This is a person of integrity. Life is governed by a deep commitment to truth.

He lives his life with confident faith. This is a person who might be deemed successful, but his real success is deeper than material wealth. Unmoved by circumstances, fear, or intimidation, this soul lives with quiet strength.

He lives, trusting in the LORD. Light dawns upon him. Hope wells up within him. Delight for God's ways shines through him.

He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor.

The way he lives irks his enemies because God shows Him favor. But that is OK with him because he does not live for their approval. 

He is blessed.

Praise the LORD!
Blessed is the man who fears the LORD,
who greatly delights in his commandments!
His offspring will be mighty in the land;
the generation of the upright will be blessed.
Wealth and riches are in his house,
and his righteousness endures forever.
Light dawns in the darkness for the upright;
he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.
It is well with the man who deals generously and lends;
who conducts his affairs with justice.
For the righteous will never be moved;
he will be remembered forever.
He is not afraid of bad news;
his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.
His heart is steady; he will not be afraid,
until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.
He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever;
his horn is exalted in honor.
The wicked man sees it and is angry;
he gnashes his teeth and melts away;
the desire of the wicked will perish!
– Psalm 112 (ESV)