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Psalms 112

10 verses

TL;DR

Psalm 112 celebrates the blessings of a righteous man who fears the LORD, highlighting his prosperity, enduring righteousness, and unwavering faith.

Summary

Psalm 112 extols the blessed life of a man who fears the LORD and delights in His commandments. It proclaims that such a man’s descendants will be mighty and that the upright will be honored. Wealth and riches dwell in his household, and his righteousness endures forever. In darkness, the upright brings light, embodying grace, compassion, and justice. A good man shows favor, lends, and manages his affairs wisely, remaining steadfast and in everlasting remembrance. He is fearless of evil, trusting the LORD, and will see his desires triumph over enemies. His generosity to the poor sustains his honor, while the wicked, witnessing his blessings, are dismayed and perish.

Outline
  1. The blessedness and prosperity of the righteous
  2. The moral and spiritual qualities that sustain him
  3. The impact of his righteousness on the wicked
Themes
Righteousness yields blessingsFaithful stewardship of wealthDivine justice against the wicked
Keywords
blessedfearrighteousnesswealthlightcompassiongenerositywitnesswickedness
People
the LORDthe righteous man
Places
earthhouse
Things
wealthricheslightcompassionrighteousnessdispersalhorn
Key Verses
  • Psalms 112:1: Introduces the central blessing and fear of the LORD.
  • Psalms 112:3: Shows the tangible rewards of righteousness.
  • Psalms 112:7: Affirms unwavering trust in the LORD amid fear.
Questions
  • What does it mean to "fear the LORD" in contemporary terms?
  • How can we translate the idea of "light in the darkness" into practical actions?
  • In what ways does generosity to the poor reinforce the theme of enduring righteousness?
Sentiment

positive
The Psalm encourages trust and portrays righteousness as eternally rewarding.