Psalm 112:1-2
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Psalm 112[a]
The Blessings of the Just
1 Hallelujah!
Blessed the man who fears the Lord,
who greatly delights in his commands.(A)
2 His descendants shall be mighty in the land,
a generation of the upright will be blessed.
Footnotes
- 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.
Psalm 112:3-4
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house;
his righteousness[a] shall endure forever.
4 Light shines through the darkness for the upright;(A)
gracious, compassionate, and righteous.
Psalm 112:9
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
9 Lavishly he gives to the poor;
his righteousness shall endure forever;(A)
his horn[a] shall be exalted in honor.
Footnotes
- 112:9 His horn: the symbol for vitality and honor.
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