Psalms 112:1-9

1 Halleluyah! How happy is anyone who fears ADONAI, who greatly delights in his mitzvot.

2 His descendants will be powerful on earth, a blessed generation of upright people.

3 Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness stands forever.

4 To the upright he shines like a light in the dark, merciful, compassionate and righteous.

5 Things go well with the person who is merciful and lends, who conducts his affairs with fairness;

6 for he will never be moved. The righteous will be remembered forever.

7 He will not be frightened by bad news; he remains steady, trusting in ADONAI.

8 His heart is set firm, he will not be afraid, till finally he looks in triumph at his enemies.

9 He distributes freely, he gives to the poor; his righteousness stands forever. His power will be increased honorably.

Psalms 112:1-9 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.