诗篇 112:1-4 RCUVSS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 112:1-5

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. We have reason to praise the Lord that there are a people in the world who fear him and serve him, and that they are a happy people, both which are owing entirely to the grace of God. Now here we have, I. A description of those who are here pronounced... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:1

Praise ye the Lord ,.... Or, "hallelujah". This is properly the title of the psalm: Aben Ezra says it is a word of the psalmist; it shows that all that a good man is, has, or does, is from the Lord; and therefore his name is to be praised: and he is not only to be praised for his perfections and works, but for this among others, that there are any good men on earth that fear and serve him, and are useful in their day and generation. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord ; not men, but... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:2

His seed shall be mighty upon earth ,.... The Targum is, "mighty in the law;' as Apollos is said to be "mighty in the Scriptures", Acts 18:24 . This must be understood of such of them as fear the Lord also, and love him, and delight in his commandments, according to Exodus 20:6 and not in a literal sense, for not many mighty are called; but in a spiritual sense, of their being strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might, and in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Some understand... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:3

Wealth and riches shall be in his house ,.... In his family; if not possessed by him, yet by his posterity: though rather this signifies spiritual riches, the riches of grace, the unsearchable riches of Christ, durable riches and righteousness; seeing it is connected with an everlasting righteousness, as in the next clause. And his righteousness endureth for ever ; he is not hurt by his temporal riches, as others are, the prodigal, the covetous, and formal professor; he continues the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:4

Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness ,.... Upright ones are sometimes in the darkness of affliction, under divine desertions, without spiritual joy, and in an uncomfortable condition; when on a sudden light arises to them, like break of day, or the morning light: they have deliverance from affliction, and enjoy prosperity; the light of God's countenance is lifted up on them; the sun of righteousness arises upon them with healing in his wings; and spiritual joy and comfort are... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 112:1

Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord - This seems to be the continuation of the preceding Psalm: there it was asserted that the beginning of wisdom was the fear of the Lord; and here the blessedness of the man who thus fears is stated. That delighteth greatly - It is not enough to fear God, we must also love him: fear will deter us from evil; love will lead us to obedience. And the more a man fears and loves God, the more obedient will he be; till at last he will delight greatly in... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 112:2

His seed shall be mighty - זרעו zaro , his posterity. So the word should always be understood in this connection. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 112:3

Wealth and riches shall be in his house - This is often the case: a godly man must save both time and money. Before he was converted he lost much time, and squandered his money. All this he now saves, and therefore wealth and riches must be in his house; and if he do not distribute to the necessities of the poor, they will continue to accumulate till they be his curse; or God will, by his providence, sweep them away. Both צדקה tsedakah and δικαιοσυνη are often used to signify, not only... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 112:4

There ariseth light in the darkness - The upright are always happy; and when tribulations come, God lifts up the light of his countenance upon him, and causes all occurences to work together for his good. He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous - He enjoys the favor of God; that grace makes him compassionate; and in the general tenor of his conduct he is righteous. From these principles he shows favor ( Psalm 112:5 ;) to him that needs it; that is, to the real poor he... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 112:1

Verse 1 1Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah Although the prophet begins with an exhortation, he has, as I have already pointed out, something farther in view, than simply the calling upon the faithful to praise God. To practice wickedness, and perpetrate injustice, is, in all quarters, accounted a great happiness; and, although integrity may be occasionally praised, nevertheless, there is scarcely one among a hundred who pursues it, because all imagine that they will be miserable unless,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 112:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 112:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 112:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 112:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 112:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 112:1

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