Psalm 112:6-8

6 Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever.

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.

Psalm 112:6-8 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. S Psalms 15:5; S Psalms 55:22
• 2. Proverbs 10:7; Ecclesiastes 2:16
• 3. Psalms 57:7; Psalms 108:1; Proverbs 1:33
• 4. S Psalms 28:7; Psalms 56:3-4; S Isaiah 12:2
• 5. Psalms 3:6; Psalms 27:1; Psalms 56:11; Proverbs 1:33; Isaiah 12:2
• 6. S Psalms 54:7; Psalms 59:10