# Psalm 112 📖: The Blessed Righteous Person [[📚 Explore the Bible Books]] [[-Psalm Overview]] | [[Psalm 111]] | [[Psalm 113]] > [!info] Table of Contents > [[#📜 Scripture Text (NET)]] > [[#📖 Verse-by-Verse Commentary]] > [[#🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]] > [[#🧠 Chapter Summary]] > [[#✝️ Christ in This Chapter]] > [[#🔎 Key Principles / 🛟 Life Application]] > [[#💬 Discussion Questions]] > [[#✍️ Key Verses to Remember]] > [[#🔗 Related Passages/Cross Reference]] > [[#🙏 Devotional Reflection]] > [[#📂 Internal Notes]] ## 📜 Scripture Text (NET) (The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005) [[#Verse 01.]] Praise the Lord! How blessed is the one who obeys the Lord, who takes great delight in keeping his commands. [[#Verse 02.]] His descendants will be powerful on the earth; the godly will be blessed. [[#Verse 03.]] His house contains wealth and riches; his integrity endures. [[#Verse 04.]] In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just. [[#Verse 05.]] It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly. [[#Verse 06.]] For he will never be shaken; others will always remember one who is just. [[#Verse 07.]] He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord. [[#Verse 08.]] His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies. [[#Verse 09.]] He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored. [[#Verse 10.]] When the wicked see this, they will worry; they will grind their teeth in frustration and melt away. The desire of the wicked will perish. ## 📖 Verse-by-Verse Commentary ###### Overall. ###### Verse 01. ###### Verse 02. ###### Verse 03. ###### Verse 04. ###### Verse 05. ###### Verse 06. ###### Verse 07. ###### Verse 08. ###### Verse 09. ###### Verse 10. ## 🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights 1. Psalm 112 is an alphabetic acrostic like Psalm 111, with 22 lines following the Hebrew alphabet. 2. Several phrases used of God in Psalm 111 are applied to the righteous person in Psalm 112, such as righteousness that endures forever (111:3; 112:3, 9). 3. The psalm opens with "Praise the Lord" (Hallelujah). 4. The opening "blessed" connects it to Psalm 1:1. 5. Paul quotes 112:9 in 2 Corinthians 9:9 while encouraging generous giving. 6. The "horn" (112:9) was a common Old Testament symbol of strength and honor. 7. Gnashing teeth (112:10) is a picture of frustration and rage, a phrase Jesus also uses (Matthew 8:12). 8. Lending freely (112:5) reflects the Law's call to lend to the poor without charging interest (Exodus 22:25). 9. The righteous person will be remembered forever (112:6), while the desire of the wicked comes to nothing (112:10). 10. The psalm describes generosity and justice as the fruit of fearing God, not as a way to earn His favor. ## 🧠 Chapter Summary > [!note] 🌱 Still growing. This section is on its way. ## ✝️ Christ in This Chapter Christ is the truly righteous One who gave Himself freely for the poor. Paul quotes 112:9 about generous giving and points to Jesus, who became poor so that we might become rich (2 Corinthians 8:9; 9:9). ## 🔎 Key Principles / 🛟 Life Application > [!note] 🌱 Still growing. This section is on its way. ## 💬 Discussion Questions 1. The person who fears the Lord is not afraid of bad news, because his heart trusts the Lord (112:7). How can trust in God steady you when bad news comes? 2. This psalm connects righteousness with generosity and lending freely (112:5, 9). How does a heart that fears God show up in how we use money? 3. Light dawns in the darkness for the upright (112:4). Where have you seen God bring light into a dark season? ## ✍️ Key Verses to Remember - 📖 verse 1: Blessed is the one who fears the Lord and delights in His commands. - 📖 verse 7: He does not fear bad news; his heart is steady and trusts in the Lord. - 📖 verse 9: He gives generously to the poor, and his righteousness endures. ## 🔗 Related Passages/Cross Reference - 🔗 [[2 Corinthians 09#Verse 06.|2 Corinthians 9:6-9]] - God loves a cheerful giver. - 🔗 [[2 Corinthians 08#Verse 09.|2 Corinthians 8:9]] - He became poor for our sake. - 🔗 [[Psalm 01#Verse 01.|Psalm 1:1-3]] - Blessed is the one who delights in God's law. - 🔗 [[Proverbs 19#Verse 17.|Proverbs 19:17]] - Being gracious to the poor is lending to the Lord. - 🔗 [[Philippians 04#Verse 06.|Philippians 4:6-7]] - God's peace guards our hearts. ## 🙏 Devotional Reflection 📝 SOAP: [[Psalm 112- SOAP|One of the Hardest Tools of Discipleship]] ## 📂 Internal Notes