Psalm 112 - Bible Commentaries - page 10 of 21

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 112:10

Psalms 112:10. The wicked— That is, the devil; for the Hebrew here is singular, and so denotes that wicked one, whose power and kingdom must melt away, while he beholds with rage the exaltation of Christ and his servants; and then, the desire of wicked men also (for in the last line the word is plural) shall perish. The expression melt away, is strong, and signifies that his envy shall be like a slow fire in the bowels. The word desire is put for the things themselves which are the objects of... read more

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112

PSALM 112 :-. This Psalm may be regarded as an exposition of :-, presenting the happiness of those who fear and obey God, and contrasting the fate of the ungodly. read more

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:1

1. True fear produces obedience and this happiness. read more

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:2

2, 3. Temporal blessings follow the service of God, exceptions occurring only as they are seen by God to be inconsistent with those spiritual blessings which are better. read more

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:4

4. light—figurative for relief (Psalms 27:1; Psalms 97:11). the upright—are like God (Luke 6:36; Psalms 111:4). read more

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:5

5-9. Generosity, sound judgment in business, and confidence in God, form a character which preserves from fear of evil and ensures success against enemies. While a man thus truly pious is liberal, he increases in substance. read more

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:6

6. not be moved—(compare Psalms 13:4; Psalms 15:5). read more

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:7

5-9. Generosity, sound judgment in business, and confidence in God, form a character which preserves from fear of evil and ensures success against enemies. While a man thus truly pious is liberal, he increases in substance. read more

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:8

8. heart is established—or, firm in right principles. see his desire— (Psalms 50:23; Psalms 54:7). read more

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:9

5-9. Generosity, sound judgment in business, and confidence in God, form a character which preserves from fear of evil and ensures success against enemies. While a man thus truly pious is liberal, he increases in substance. read more

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