Psalm 112:1-10 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 112:1-5

The psalmist begins with a call to us to praise God, but immediately applies himself to praise the people of God; for whatever glory is acknowledged to be on them it comes from God, and must return to him; as he is their praise, so they are his. We have reason to praise the Lord that there are a people in the world who fear him and serve him, and that they are a happy people, both which are owing entirely to the grace of God. Now here we have, I. A description of those who are here pronounced... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 112:6-10

In these verses we have, I. The satisfaction of saints, and their stability. It is the happiness of a good man that he shall not be moved for ever, Ps. 112:6. Satan and his instruments endeavour to move him, but his foundation is firm and he shall never be moved, at least not moved for ever; if he be shaken for a time, yet he settles again quickly. 1. A good man will have a settled reputation, and that is a great satisfaction. A good man shall have a good name, a name for good things, with God... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:1

Praise ye the Lord ,.... Or, "hallelujah". This is properly the title of the psalm: Aben Ezra says it is a word of the psalmist; it shows that all that a good man is, has, or does, is from the Lord; and therefore his name is to be praised: and he is not only to be praised for his perfections and works, but for this among others, that there are any good men on earth that fear and serve him, and are useful in their day and generation. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord ; not men, but... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:2

His seed shall be mighty upon earth ,.... The Targum is, "mighty in the law;' as Apollos is said to be "mighty in the Scriptures", Acts 18:24 . This must be understood of such of them as fear the Lord also, and love him, and delight in his commandments, according to Exodus 20:6 and not in a literal sense, for not many mighty are called; but in a spiritual sense, of their being strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might, and in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Some understand... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:3

Wealth and riches shall be in his house ,.... In his family; if not possessed by him, yet by his posterity: though rather this signifies spiritual riches, the riches of grace, the unsearchable riches of Christ, durable riches and righteousness; seeing it is connected with an everlasting righteousness, as in the next clause. And his righteousness endureth for ever ; he is not hurt by his temporal riches, as others are, the prodigal, the covetous, and formal professor; he continues the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:4

Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness ,.... Upright ones are sometimes in the darkness of affliction, under divine desertions, without spiritual joy, and in an uncomfortable condition; when on a sudden light arises to them, like break of day, or the morning light: they have deliverance from affliction, and enjoy prosperity; the light of God's countenance is lifted up on them; the sun of righteousness arises upon them with healing in his wings; and spiritual joy and comfort are... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:5

A good man showeth favour, and lendeth ,.... Without usury, hoping for nothing again: he pities those that labour under difficulties, for want of a little money; and he generously lends it till they are able to pay him again; which oftentimes is of as much service as if it was given; see Psalm 37:21 . A good man is not only a man that has the good work of grace in him, and is ready to every good work; but one that is munificent, bountiful, and liberal; in which sense the word is used in ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:6

Surely he shall not be moved for ever ,.... Out of the heart of God, and from his love and affections; out of the covenant of grace, and from an interest in it; out of the hands of Christ, or off of him the foundation; out of the house and family of God; out of a state of grace and righteousness, into condemnation: and though he may be distressed by afflictions, yet not destroyed; and though he may be so shaken, as to fall from some degree of steadfastness in the faith, and into sin, yet not... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:7

He shall not be afraid of evil tidings ,.... Either respecting things temporal; the death of friends, loss of substance, public calamities, wars and rumours of wars, commotions, confusions, convulsions, and revolutions in states, kingdoms, and nations, Psalm 46:1 or things spiritual; such as are brought to him by Satan; that he is an hypocrite, and the root of the matter is not in him; for he knows him to be a liar, and the father of lies; or by his own unbelieving heart: or what will... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:8

His heart is established ,.... With the doctrine of grace; which is food unto it, and by which it is strengthened and nourished; it is established in the faith of Christ, both in the grace of faith, and in the doctrine of faith, even in all the doctrines of the Gospel; so that he is not as a child, tossed to and fro with every wind; his heart is established in the exercise of grace, and he is steadfast and immovable in the discharge of duty. This being the case, he shall not be afraid,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 112:1-5

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 112:6-10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:8

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