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Psalms Chapter 112 (ASV)

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Psalms 112 – Blessed Is the Man Who Fears the LORD
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1 Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, That delighteth greatly in his commandments.

2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: The generation of the upright shall be blessed.

3 Wealth and riches are in his house; And his righteousness endureth for ever.

4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: `He is' gracious, and merciful, and righteous.

5 Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment.

6 For he shall never be moved; The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.

7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: His heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.

8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he see `his desire' upon his adversaries.

9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.

10 The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: The desire of the wicked shall perish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 112 about?
It describes the blessings that come to someone who fears the LORD and delights in his commandments: wealth, an enduring legacy, and freedom from fear of bad news (vv.1-8).
What does verse 7 say about facing bad news?
V.7 says such a person "shall not be afraid of evil tidings," because "his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD."
How does the psalm describe the wicked by contrast?
The final verse (v.10) says "the wicked shall see it, and be grieved... the desire of the wicked shall perish," contrasting their fate with the blessed man's security. This psalm closely mirrors Psalms 111 in structure.

Today's Verse

And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.

Exodus 7:24 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

His fixed heart, unafraid of evil tidings, mirrors the promise of perfect peace in Isaiah 26:3-4, before the psalms turn again to praise in Psalms 113.