Psalms 112
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1Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments. 2His offspring will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed. 3Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever. 4Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous. 5It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment. 6For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever. 7He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh. 8His heart is established. He will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries. 9He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor. 10The wicked will see it, and be grieved. He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away. The desire of the wicked will perish.
World English Bible (public domain)
“"Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his commandments!"”
Psalms 112:1
Summary
Psalms 112 is a declaration of the blessings and advantages that accompany those who fear the Lord and delight in His commandments. The psalmist illustrates the stability, prosperity, and righteousness that define the life of a God-fearing individual. These blessings are not only material but also spiritual, as the righteous will be remembered forever and will have an unfaltering heart even in times of darkness. The chapter emphasizes the generational impact of a life lived in accordance with God's will, as the descendants of the righteous are described as mighty and blessed. Importantly, the psalm contrasts the fate of the wicked with that of the righteous, indicating that the wicked will ultimately perish while the righteous endure.
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