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Psalms Chapter 112 (JPS)

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Psalms Chapter 112 (JPS)
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1 Hallelujah. Happy is the man that feareth HaShem, 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 merit endureth for ever.

4 Unto the upright He shineth as a light in the darkness, gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

5 Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth, that ordereth his affairs rightfully.

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 stedfast, trusting in HaShem.

8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he gaze upon his adversaries.

9 He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the needy; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted in honour.

10 The wicked shall see it, and be vexed; 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

but there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and he hath made known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these:

Daniel 2:28 | ASV

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