Psalms 112:1-9

1 (111-1) Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he shall delight exceedingly in his commandments.

2 (111-2) His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the righteous shall be blessed.

3 (111-3) Glory and wealth shall be in his house: and his justice remaineth for ever and ever.

4 (111-4) To the righteous a light is risen up in darkness: he is merciful, and compassionate and just.

5 (111-5) Acceptable is the man that sheweth mercy and lendeth: he shall order his words with judgment:

6 (111-6) Because he shall not be moved for ever.

7 (111-7) The just shall be in everlasting remembrance: he shall not fear the evil hearing. His heart is ready to hope in the Lord:

8 (111-8) His heart is strengthened, he shall not be moved until he look over his enemies.

9 (111-9) He hath distributed, he hath given to the poor: his justice remaineth for ever and ever: his horn shall be exalted in glory.

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.