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Psalm 112:5-9 KJV
Psalms · chapter 112 · verses 5–9
5A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. 6Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. 7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. 8His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies. 9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.Psalm 112:5-9 · King James Version
Psalm 112:5-9 in context
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.
5A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
6Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
8His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
10The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.
Commentary
Cross references
- Psalms 37:21
- Proverbs 10:7
- Isaiah 26:3-4
- Proverbs 1:33
- Psalms 57:7
- Psalms 118:6
- Proverbs 3:25-26
- Psalms 34:4
- John 14:1
- Hebrews 13:16
Key words (Strong's)
- righteousnesstsᵉdâqâhrightness , subjectively , objectively , morally or figurativelyH6666 →
- establishedçâmakto propH5564 →
- righteoustsaddîyqjustH6662 →
- dispersedpâzarto scatter, whether in enmity or bountyH6340 →
- trustingbâṭachfiguratively, to trust, be confident or sureH982 →
- endurethʻâmadto stand, in various relationsH5975 →
- lendethlâvâhproperly, to twineH3867 →
- affairsdâbâra wordH1697 →
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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