Psalms 112:5-10

5 Teth A good man has mercy and lends; Jod He will govern his affairs with good judgment.

6 Caph Surely he shall not be moved for ever; Lamed the righteous shall be in eternal remembrance.

7 Mem He shall not be afraid of evil rumours; Nun his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.

8 Samech His heart is established; he shall not be afraid, Ain until he sees his desire upon his enemies.

9 Pe He has dispersed; he has given to the poor; Tzaddi his righteousness endures for ever; Koph his horn shall be exalted in glory.

10 Resh The wicked shall see it and be furious; Schin he shall gnash with his teeth and waste away: Tau The desire of the wicked shall perish.

Psalms 112:5-10 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.