Psalms 112:2-4

2 Their children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.

3 Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever.

4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.

Psalms 112:2-4 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.

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 25:13; Psalms 37:26; Psalms 128:2-4
• 2. S Deuteronomy 8:18
• 3. S Psalms 37:6; S Psalms 111:3
• 4. S Psalms 18:28; Job 11:17
• 5. Psalms 5:12; Psalms 97:11