Psalms 112:3

3 wealth and riches will be in their houses. Their righteousness stands forever.

Psalms 112:3 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 112:3

Wealth and riches shall be in his house
In his family; if not possessed by him, yet by his posterity: though rather this signifies spiritual riches, the riches of grace, the unsearchable riches of Christ, durable riches and righteousness; seeing it is connected with an everlasting righteousness, as in the next clause.

And his righteousness endureth for ever;
he is not hurt by his temporal riches, as others are, the prodigal, the covetous, and formal professor; he continues the good and righteous man he was, notwithstanding his riches. Some understand this of his liberality with his riches, as alms deeds are sometimes called righteousness; see ( Psalms 112:9 ) ( Matthew 6:1 ) though it rather intends either inherent righteousness, the new man which is created in righteousness, the inward principle of grace which always continues; or the righteousness of Christ imputed to him, which is an everlasting one.

Psalms 112:3 In-Context

1 Praise the LORD! Those who honor the LORD, who adore God's commandments, are truly happy!

2 Their descendants will be strong throughout the land. The offspring of those who do right will be blessed;

3 wealth and riches will be in their houses. Their righteousness stands forever.

4 They shine in the dark for others who do right. They are merciful, compassionate, and righteous.

5 Those who lend generously are good people— as are those who conduct their affairs with justice.