> [[psalm-111|← Previous]] | [[psalm-00|TOC]] | [[psalm-113|Next →]] --- # Psalm 112 ## The Blessings of the Just 1 Hallelujah! Blessed the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commands. 2 His descendants shall be mighty in the land, a generation of the upright will be blessed. 3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house; his righteousness shall endure forever. 4 Light shines through the darkness for the upright; gracious, compassionate, and righteous. 5 It is good for the man gracious in lending, who conducts his affairs with justice. 6 For he shall never be shaken; the righteous shall be remembered forever. 7 He shall not fear an ill report; his heart is steadfast, trusting the LORD. 8 His heart is tranquil, without fear, till at last he looks down on his foes. 9 Lavishly he gives to the poor; his righteousness shall endure forever; his horn shall be exalted in honor. 10 The wicked sees and is angry; gnashes his teeth and wastes away; the desire of the wicked come to nothing. \* (Psalm 112) An acrostic poem detailing the blessings received by those who remain close to God by obedience to the commandments. Among their blessings are children ([Ps 112:2]), wealth that enables them to be magnanimous ([Ps 112:3], [5], [9]), and virtue by which they encourage others ([Ps 112:4]). The just person is an affront to the wicked, whose hopes remain unfulfilled ([Ps 112:10]). The logic resembles [Ps 1]; [111]. \* (112:3) Righteousness: in the Second Temple period the word acquired the nuance of liberality and [[almsgiving]], cf. [Sir 3:30]; [7:10]; ([[matthew-06|Mt 6]]:1] – [4]. \* (112:9) His horn: the symbol for vitality and honor. a. (112:1) ([[psalm-01|Ps 1]]:1] – [2]; [119:1] – [2]; [128:1]. b. (112:4) [Ps 37:6]; [97:11]; [Prv 13:9]; [Is 58:10]. c. (112:6) [Prv 10:7]; ([[wisdom-08|Wis 8]]:13]. d. (112:9) [Prv 22:9]; ([[2-corinthians-09|2 Cor 9]]:9]. --- _New American Bible, revised edition_ (2010, 1991, 1986, 1970) Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C. > [[psalm-111|← Previous]] | [[psalm-00|TOC]] | [[psalm-113|Next →]]