The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 112:1-10
Psalms 112:1-10Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in His commandments.Genuine pietyI. Its characteristics. A truly good man--1. Feareth the Lord.2. Delights greatly in His commandments.3. Is upright.4. Is merciful. What a noble character! Heaven multiply such.II. Its advantages. He is blessed--1. In his posterity.2. In his possessions.3. In his influence.4. In his calamities.5. In his steadfastness.6. In his memory.7. With fearlessness of soul.8. With... read more
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 112:1-10
This, like the preseding, is an alphabetical psalm. From the Latin title, it would seem to have been a favourite ode with the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. Psalms 112:1 . Delighteth greatly. The Chaldaic, “Is expert in his commandments.” Psalms 112:8 . See his desire upon his enemies. The Chaldaic, “Till he see redemption or deliverance from his enemies.” Expressions of like import may be found in Psalms 118:7. Psalms 112:9 . His righteousness endureth for ever, as in Psalms 112:3.... read more