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Psalm 112:1-2 KJV
Psalms · chapter 112 · verses 1–2
1Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. 2His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.Psalm 112:1-2 · King James Version
Psalm 112:1-2 in context
1Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
2His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
3Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
4Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
Commentary
Cross references
- Psalms 128:1
- Luke 1:50
- Isaiah 50:10
- Psalms 119:47-48
- Psalms 119:35
- Psalms 115:7-13
- Psalms 150:1
- Psalms 111:10
- Genesis 17:7
- Proverbs 20:7
- Psalms 37:26
- Acts 2:39
Key words (Strong's)
- delightethchâphêtsproperly, to incline toH2654 →
- generationdôwrproperly, a revolution of timeH1755 →
- BlessedʼesherhappinessH835 →
- fearethyârêʼto fearH3372 →
- greatlymᵉʼôdproperly, vehemenceH3966 →
- uprightyâshârstraightH3477 →
- Praisehâlalto be clearH1984 →
- mightygibbôwrpowerfulH1368 →
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The psalmist begins with a call to us to praise God, but immediately applies himself to praise the people of God; for whatever glory is acknowledged to be on them it comes from God, and must return to him; as he is their praise, so they are his.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-5