Psalms 112:3-10

3 His family will have wealth and riches. He will always be blessed for doing what is right.

4 Even in the darkness light shines on honest people. It shines on those who are kind and tender and godly.

5 Good things will come to those who are willing to lend freely. Good things will come to those who are fair in everything they do.

6 They will always be secure. Those who do what is right will be remembered forever.

7 They aren't afraid when bad news comes. They stand firm because they trust in the Lord.

8 Their hearts are secure. They aren't afraid. In the end they will see their enemies destroyed.

9 They have spread their gifts around to poor people. Their good works continue forever. They will be powerful and honored.

10 Evil people will see it and be upset. They will grind their teeth and become weaker and weaker. What evil people long to do can't succeed.

Psalms 112:3-10 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 112

This psalm, also, very probably, was written by David, and is composed as the former, in an alphabetical order. The inscription of it in the Syriac version is,

``When David in it commanded Solomon his son, saying, Keep the commandments of, the Lord, and worship him: likewise the calling of the Gentiles and the righteousness of Christ.''

The subject matter of the psalm are the character, conduct, usefulness, and happiness of a good man.