“He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.”
They have distributed freely, they have given to the poor; their righteousness endures forever. Their horn is exalted in honor. Generosity toward the poor ('distributed freely,' 'given to the poor') becomes the practical expression of righteousness. The 'horn exalted in honor' represents strength and status. This verse emphasizes that righteousness manifests in care for the vulnerable.
Church Fathers on Psalms 112:9
1. I believe, brethren, that you remarked and committed to memory the title of this Psalm. “The conversion,” he says, “of Haggai and Zechariah.” These prophets were not as yet in existence, when these verses were sung.. ..But both, the one within a year after the other, began to prophesy that which seems to pertain to the restoration of the temple, as was foretold so long before.. ..“For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.” 1 Corinthians 3:17 Whoever therefore…
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