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Psalms Chapter 112 (YLT)

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Psalms 112 – Blessed Is the Man Who Fears the LORD
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1 Praise ye Jah! O the happiness of one fearing Jehovah, In His commands he hath delighted greatly.

2 Mighty in the earth is his seed, The generation of the upright is blessed.

3 Wealth and riches `are' in his house, And his righteousness is standing for ever.

4 Light hath risen in darkness to the upright, Gracious, and merciful, and righteous.

5 Good `is' the man -- gracious and lending, He sustaineth his matters in judgment.

6 For -- to the age he is not moved; For a memorial age-during is the righteous.

7 Of an evil report he is not afraid, Prepared is His heart, confident in Jehovah.

8 Sustained is his heart -- he feareth not, Till that he look on his adversaries.

9 He hath scattered -- hath given to the needy, His righteousness is standing for ever, His horn is exalted with honour.

10 The wicked seeth, and hath been angry, His teeth he gnasheth, and hath melted, The desire of the wicked doth 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 Seth lived a hundred and five years, and begat Enosh:

Genesis 5:6 | 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.