Psalms 112:1-7

1 Aleph Halelu-JAH. Blessed is the man that fears the LORD, Beth that delights greatly in his commandments.

2 Gimel His seed shall be mighty upon earth; Daleth the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

3 He Wealth and riches shall be in his house; Vau and his righteousness endures for ever.

4 Zain A light has shined in the darkness upon the upright: Cheth Gracious and merciful and righteous.

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.

Psalms 112:1-7 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.