Psalm 112
Psalm 112 Meaning
Psalm 112 is the companion to Psalm 111, describing the person who fears the LORD and delights in His commandments. Such a person is gracious, generous, and just, and is not afraid of bad news.
Their heart is firm, trusting in the LORD, and their righteousness endures forever.
Key verses from Psalm 112
“Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.”
Psalm 112:1
“Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.”
Psalm 112:4
“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.”
Psalm 112:7
“He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.”
Psalm 112:9
How Psalm 112 points to Jesus
Paul quotes this psalm's picture of the generous person to describe grace at work in believers. In Jesus our hearts are made firm and unafraid, free to give and to shine light in the darkness.