Psalms 112:1-9

1 Hallelujah! Blessed man, blessed woman, who fear God, Who cherish and relish his commandments,

2 Their children robust on the earth, And the homes of the upright - how blessed!

3 Their houses brim with wealth And a generosity that never runs dry.

4 Sunrise breaks through the darkness for good people - God's grace and mercy and justice!

5 The good person is generous and lends lavishly;

6 No shuffling or stumbling around for this one, But a sterling and solid and lasting reputation.

7 Unfazed by rumor and gossip, Heart ready, trusting in God,

8 Spirit firm, unperturbed, Ever blessed, relaxed among enemies,

9 They lavish gifts on the poor - A generosity that goes on, and on, and on. An honored life! A beautiful life!

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.