Psalm 112

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 112:9

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor . There is no virtue in mere "dispersing," since spendthrifts" disperse" even more lavishly than virtuous men. The only laudable "dispersing" is that which has for its object the relief of distress, and which is wisely directed to that object. His righteousness endureth forever (see the comment on Psalms 112:3 ). His horn shall be exalted with honor . The esteem of men, on the whole, follows upon goodness, and the righteous obtain more honor... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 112:9

Giving as a sign of character. "He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor" (quoted in 2 Corinthians 9:9 ; see Proverbs 11:24 , Proverbs 11:25 ). The exact translation of the word suggests, not occasional or impulsive giving, but constant and systematic giving, frequent and customary giving. The temptation of riches is to love them for their own sake, and to hoard them in order to be proud of them and to rejoice in them. The Christian triumph over the temptation of riches is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 112:10

The wicked shall see it, and be grieved . The wicked hate the righteous ( Psalms 105:25 ), and are naturally "grieved" to see them prosper. "When shall he die, and his name perish?" is the thought of their heart against the godly man. He shall gnash with his teeth (comp. Job 16:9 ; Psalms 35:16 ; Psalms 37:12 ; Lamentations 2:16 : Acts 7:54 ). Civilization represses these emotional displays, but the feeling remains nevertheless. And melt away ; or, "consume away"—"waste... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112

The author of this psalm, as of the preceding, is unknown, and equally with that it is impossible now to ascertain the time or the occasion of its composition. It is a psalm of the same structure as that, with the same number of verses; like that, it is alphabetical in its form, and composed in the same manner - the first eight verses with two clauses each, beginning with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet - and the last two verses with “three” clauses, beginning, in like manner, with... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:1

Praise ye the Lord - Margin, as in Hebrew, “Hallelujah.” See the notes at Psalms 106:1.Blessed is the man - Hebrew, “The blessings of the man.” See the notes at Psalms 1:1. That is, Blessed, or happy, is such a one.That feareth the Lord - In Psalms 111:10, the psalmist had referred to “the fear of the Lord” as “the beginning of wisdom,” and had “alluded” to the success, prosperity, or happiness which attends the fear of the Lord, or true religion. This psalm is designed more fully “to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:2

His seed shall be mighty upon earth - His children; his posterity. That is, they shall be prospered; honored; distinguished among people: distinguished for their virtues, for their influence, for their success in life. This refers to what was regarded among the Hebrews as an object of great desire, and is in accordance with the promises everywhere found in their Scriptures. See Psalms 25:13, note; Psalms 37:25-26, notes. Compare Genesis 12:2; Genesis 17:6; Exodus 20:6. It is in accordance,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:3

Wealth and riches shall be in his house - The Septuagint and the Vulgate render this, “glory and riches shall be in his house.” The word, however, properly means riches or wealth, and the two terms are used apparently to convey the idea that wealth or property in “varied forms” would be in his house; that is, not merely gold and silver, but all that was understood to constitute wealth - variety of garments, articles of furniture, etc. This promise is of the same nature as that of the previous... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:4

Unto the upright - The just; the pious; the man who fears God.There ariseth light in the darkness - This is a new form of the blessing which follows the fear of the Lord, or another of the benefits which spring from true religion, and by which the pious man is distinguished from other people. The distinction is not that days of darkness will not come upon him as well as upon others, for he may be sick as others are, he may be bereaved as others are, he may lose his property as others do - since... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:5

A good man showeth favor - He has the means to show favor to others, or to promote their welfare, and he is disposed to do this. It is the characteristic of a good man - of a heart that is truly pious - to do good to others; to promote their welfare here, and to assist them in their endeavor to secure happiness in the world to come.And lendeth - The original word here - לוה lâvâh - means to join oneself to anyone; to cleave to him; then, to form the union which is constituted between debtor... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:6

Surely he shall not be moved for ever - Luther, “For he shall remain always.” He shall be fixed, stable, firm, prosperous. He shall not be driven from place to place. He shall have a permanent home. He shall have a steady reputation. He shall have a constant influence. He shall be a firm, establislied, prosperous man. Of course this is to be taken in the general, and should not be pressed to mean that it will be, in the most literal sense, and always, true, for a good man “may” be “unfortunate... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 112:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 112:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 112:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:6

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