📖 Psalms — Chapter 112 (KJV)
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Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Psalms 112:1 RTPraise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Psalms 112:2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
Psalms 112:3 RWealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Psalms 112:4 Unto the upright Rthere ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
Psalms 112:5 A Rgood man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with Tdiscretion.
Psalms 112:6 RSurely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
Psalms 112:7 He Rshall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
Psalms 112:8 His Rheart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
Psalms 112:9 He hath Rdispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
Psalms 112:10 The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall Rgnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 112:1–3 — Delight in God’s commandments
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The psalm describes the blessed life through reverence, obedient delight, and enduring righteousness. Its prosperity imagery is praise, not a formula guaranteeing wealth.
Key Truth: Delight in God’s instruction.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that ____ the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.” (Psalms 112:1)
Find it in Psalms 112:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his ____ .” (Psalms 112:1)
Find it in Psalms 112:1 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his ____ endureth for ever.” (Psalms 112:3)
Find it in Psalms 112:3 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 112:4–6 — Compassionate and discerning generosity
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Light in darkness accompanies graciousness, lending, and discretion. The righteous life blesses others through thoughtful generosity.
Key Truth: Practice generosity with discretion.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Unto the upright there ariseth ____ in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, …” (Psalms 112:4)
Find it in Psalms 112:4 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of ____ , and righteous.” (Psalms 112:4)
Find it in Psalms 112:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “A good man sheweth favour, and ____ : he will guide his affairs with discretion.” (Psalms 112:5)
Find it in Psalms 112:5 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 112:7–10 — A heart established in trust
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Trust steadies the heart amid bad news. Giving to the poor stands in contrast with the frustrated desire of the wicked.
Key Truth: Trust God while caring for the poor.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “He shall not be afraid of evil ____ : his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.” (Psalms 112:7)
Find it in Psalms 112:7 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, ____ in the LORD.” (Psalms 112:7)
Find it in Psalms 112:7 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “He hath dispersed, he hath given to the ____ ; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be …” (Psalms 112:9)
Find it in Psalms 112:9 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
2 Corinthians 9:9 — Paul quotes this psalm’s picture of generous righteousness.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can generosity and trust shape your response to unsettling news?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. What joins reverence with delight in instruction?
2. How does light in darkness accompany ethical character?
3. How does generosity include responsibility?
4. What steadies response to bad news?
5. How does lasting righteousness contrast with frustrated wicked desire?
Notes
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