Psalms 112:9. He hath given to the poor— To the poor helpless sons of Adam. He is distributing his gifts and graces among them, and will ever do it, because his righteousness endureth for ever. Fenwick. read more
8. heart is established—or, firm in right principles. see his desire— (Psalms 50:23; Psalms 54:7). read more
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
Psalms 112This wisdom psalm is also an acrostic. It focuses attention on the blessings those who fear God enjoy, especially their final exaltation."However, the psalm gives a realistic portrayal of wisdom as it brings out, not only the blessings of honor, children, and riches, but also the reality of adversities (’darkness,’ Psalms 112:4; ’bad news,’ Psalms 112:7; ’foes,’ Psalms 112:8)." [Note: VanGemeren, p. 706.] read more
2. The blessings the righteous enjoy 112:2-9There are five blessings that normally come to the righteous. First, the righteous person (living under the Mosaic Covenant) receives physical and material prosperity (Psalms 112:2-3). Second, he obtains light in his darkness (Psalms 112:4). Third, goodness comes to him for his generosity and justice (Psalms 112:5). Fourth, he enjoys stability and confidence (Psalms 112:6-8). Fifth, he gets strength and honor from the Lord because he gives to the poor... read more
See on Psalms 111. This also is an alphabetical Ps., every half-verse beginning with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The subject is specially the blessedness of the truly religious man.5. A good man] RV ’Well is it with the man that.’ He will guide his affairs with discretion] RV ’he shall maintain his cause in judgment,’ i.e. in court of law. 9. His horn] symbol of strength and power. read more
(8) Until he see.—See Note, Psalms 59:10, and comp. Psalms 112:8. read more
(9) He hath dispersed.—The conjugation of the verb indicates a frequent and customary action.For St. Paul’s use of this verse, see New Test. Com. 2 Corinthians 9:9.His horn.—For the image of the exalted horn see Note, Psalms 75:5. read more
Psalms 112:1-10"BE ye perfect, as your Father in heaven is perfect," might be inscribed on this picture of a godly man, which, in structure and substance, reflects the contemplation of God’s character and works contained in the preceding psalm. The idea that the godly man is, in some real sense, an image of God runs through the whole, and comes out strongly, at several points, in the repetition of the same expressions in reference to both. The portrait of the ideal good man, outlined in this... read more
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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 112:8
Psalms 112:8. Until he see his desire upon his enemies— Until he look upon his enemies, i.e. as seeing them all subdued, and made his footstool. read more