Psalms 112:4
To the upright there arises light in the darkness. [He is] gracious, and merciful, and righteous.
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In Context
3Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
5It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He shall maintain his cause in judgment,
Cross References
Job 11:17And [thy] life shall be clearer than the noonday. Though there be darkness, it shall be as the morning.
Job 29:3when his lamp shone upon my head, and by his light I walked through darkness,
Psalms 97:11Light is sown for the righteous man, and gladness for the upright in heart.
Psalms 116:5Gracious is LORD, and righteous. Yea, our God is merciful.
Proverbs 21:21He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Isaiah 58:8Then thy light shall break forth as the morning, and thy healing shall spring forth speedily. And thy righteousness shall go before thee. The glory of LORD shall be thy rearward.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 112:2-6
The Character of the Righteous. 1 Praise ye the Lord . Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord , that delighteth greatly in his commandments. 2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. 3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. 4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. 5 A good man showeth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. The… Read the whole commentary →