John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 112:5
Psa 112:5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. Ver. 5. A good man showeth favour, and lendeth ] A public spirited man, Romans 5:7 , maketh his moderation to be known to all men, Philippians 4:5 , and lendeth, looking for nothing again, Luke 6:35 . Thence it is that to him light ariseth in darkness; the merciful shall have mercy, Matthew 5:7 . Some render it, Bene viro qui miseratur, Well is the man, or, Well will it be with the man, that pitieth... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 112:4
Psa 112:4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: [he is] gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. Ver. 4. Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness ] i.e. Joy in tribulation, as did unto the martyrs, plenty in penury, as "having nothing, and yet possessing all things," 2 Corinthians 6:10 . If they have not an external affluence, yet they have an internal influence of grace and comfort, which is far better and sweeter, 1 Timothy 6:6 . Some render the words... read more