Psalms 112
10 verses
Psalm 112 is a wisdom celebrating blessedness of those who fear God while structured as acrostic companion to Psalm 111, exemplifying the theological concerns of Book 4. The psalmist employs vivid imagery and direct address to God, establishing the intimate dialogue between worshiper and the divine that characterizes the psalmic tradition. The theological assertions center on God's character as both judge and redeemer, creating a comprehensive vision of divine justice and mercy integrated with human experience. The psalm reflects on both personal circumstance and communal identity, suggesting that individual faith finds validation through shared experience with the covenant community. The liturgical context indicates this psalm's function in worship where personal piety integrates with communal celebration of God's acts and attributes. The concluding movement typically affirms confidence in God's faithfulness, exemplifying the psalmic pattern of transformation through prayer and remembrance of divine acts throughout history.
VERSES IN THIS CHAPTER
1
Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
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2
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
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3
Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
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Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
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A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
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Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
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He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.
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His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
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He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
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The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.
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