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Psalms 112

Psalms 112 Summary, Context, and Full Chapter

Psalms 112 paints a picture of a faithful life shaped by reverence for the LORD. It links true blessing with trust, generosity, and steady courage, showing how the upright can stand firm even in hard times.

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What happens in Psalms 112?

This psalm opens by calling blessed the person who fears the LORD and delights in his commands. It describes the fruit of that life: blessing for descendants, lasting righteousness, light in darkness, and a generous concern for the poor. The righteous person is not shaken by bad news because his heart trusts in the LORD. In contrast, the wicked are left frustrated and undone when they see the honor given to the faithful.

Psalms 112 follows a psalm that praises the LORD for his works and faithfulness. Here the focus shifts to the life that flows from reverence for God. It reads like wisdom poetry, showing what godly character looks like in daily life and how it stands in contrast to the path of the wicked.

Themes to notice

  • Fear of the LORDTrue blessing begins with reverence for God and a glad response to his commands.
  • Generosity and justiceThe righteous use their resources to help others and act with fairness.
  • Steady trustA heart anchored in the LORD can face trouble without being controlled by fear.

Questions for Psalms 112

  • What stands out to you about the way this psalm describes a blessed life?
  • How do generosity and justice shape the righteous person's reputation in this chapter?
  • What does it mean for the heart to be steadfast when bad news comes?

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Psalms 112

The Blessed Fear of the LORD

1Hallelujah!

Blessed is the man who fears the LORD,

who greatly delights in His commandments.

2His descendants will be mighty in the land;

the generation of the upright will be blessed.

3Wealth and riches are in his house,

and his righteousness endures forever.

4Light dawns in the darkness for the upright—

for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous.

5It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely,

whose affairs are guided by justice.

6Surely he will never be shaken;

the righteous man will be remembered forever.

7He does not fear bad news;

his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

8His heart is assured; he does not fear,

until he looks in triumph on his foes.

9He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor;

his righteousness endures forever;

his horn will be lifted high in honor.

10The wicked man will see and be grieved;

he will gnash his teeth and waste away;

the desires of the wicked will perish.

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