Psalm 112:9

9 They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor, their righteousness endures forever; their horn^[a] will be lifted high in honor.

Psalm 112:9 in Other Translations

9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.

9 He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.

9 They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor.

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

9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.

9 He gives freely to poor people. His righteousness continues forever. His head is raised in honor.

9 He distributes freely to the poor; his righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted in honor.

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

Psalm 112:9 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 112:9

He hath dispersed
His money, as the Targum; scattered it here and there, as the sower scatters his seed; does not throw it all in one place, but some here and some there, and all with profusion and plenty. This denotes the bounty and liberality of the upright; and his wisdom and discretion in distributing his charity, and the numerous objects of it; see ( Proverbs 11:14 ) ( 2 Corinthians 9:6 2 Corinthians 9:9 2 Corinthians 9:10 ) .

He hath given to the poor;
that stand in need of his charity, freely, cheerfully, and bountifully.

His righteousness endureth for ever;
his liberality continues, he is not weary of well doing; he gives a portion to seven and to eight, and to as many and as often as there is a call and need for it; (See Gill on Psalms 112:3).

His horn shall be exalted with honour;
the reproach cast upon him shall be wiped off; he shall grow more prosperous, and become more honourable among men here on earth; and in the resurrection morning shall have the dominion over the wicked, and shall appear with Christ in glory, and be with him to all eternity.

Psalm 112:9 In-Context

7 They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

8 Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.

9 They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor, their righteousness endures forever; their horn will be lifted high in honor.

10 The wicked will see and be vexed, they will gnash their teeth and waste away; the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.

Cross References

• 1. Luke 19:8; Acts 9:36; 2 Corinthians 9:9*
• 2. S Psalms 111:3
• 3. S Psalms 75:10

Footnotes

• [a] "Horn" here symbolizes dignity.