112:5 A good man sheweth favour, and {d} lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.(d) He shows what the fruit of mercy is, to lend freely and not for gain, and so to measure his doings that he may be able to help where need requires and not to bestow all on himself. read more
112:9 He hath {e} dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his {f} horn shall be exalted with honour.(e) The godly are not stingy, but distribute liberally, as the need of the poor requires and as his power is able.(f) His power and prosperous estate. read more
112:10 The wicked shall see [it], and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and {g} melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.(g) The blessings of God on his children will cause the wicked to die for envy. read more
The first psalm in this lesson is one of the imprecatory or cursing psalms, in the interpretation of which we should keep in mind the principles already stated: (1) that the writer speaks as a prophet; (2) that the enemies are not merely personal to him but enemies of God; (3) that they are not individuals so much as nations; and (4) that they are considered at a time when the incorrigible condition has been reached, and they have become permanently fixed in opposition to the Most High. The... read more
CONTENTS This is another of the Hallelujah psalms, wherein is described the blessedness of the perfect man, in himself and seed; with all the effects resulting from his righteousness. Psalms 112:1 To whom shall we direct our view for the character here described, but to the ever-blessed Jesus? Of him alone, in strict truth, can the things here spoken of, be said. Jesus did indeed say, and Jesus alone could say it: I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart; that is, as... read more
If the Reader wishes, as well he may, to know who are the seed of this blessed man, let him consult Galatians 3:29 . And if he wishes to know also what blessings they are entitled to, let him further consult the word of God in such scriptures as these: Genesis 12:3 , compared with Galatians 3:8 ; Isaiah 59:21; Isaiah 59:21 . read more
The best comment upon this verse is what Christ, under the character of Wisdom (a well-known title of Christ) saith, Proverbs 8:21 ; 1 Corinthians 1:24 . read more
If we read these verses, first, as spoken of Christ; and, second/y, in him, as having respect to all his people; we shall he sure to include all the views which may be taken of them, and they will then afford a sweet savour of Jesus in the soul. Whoever goes over the life and ministry of Christ, in the days of his flesh (and a believing soul would wish to have this for his constant meditation), he will discover great beauties explanatory of what is here said. Indeed, I cannot see how any... read more
An awful verse, this! But oh! how tremendously awful when fulfilled. The seed of the serpent, all along, are thus described. John 8:44 . And, Reader, do remark the dreadful punishment, in the desire of the wicked perishing. The very desire of such, be it what it may, shall be their misery. Oh! who can calculate the extent of that sin, and that misery connected with it, of despising Christ; the one, the only one ordinance of heaven for sinners! There is salvation in no other. The neglect of it,... read more
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Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 112:4
112:4 Unto the {c} upright there ariseth light in the darkness: [he is] gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.(c) The faithful in all their adversities know that all will go well with them for God will be merciful and just. read more