Psalms 112:4

For the upright there is a light shining in the dark; he is full of grace and pity.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

In Context

3A store of wealth will be in his house, and his righteousness will be for ever.

5All is well for the man who is kind and gives freely to others; he will make good his cause when he is judged.

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Cross References

Job 11:17And your life will be brighter than day; though it is dark, it will become like the morning.

Job 29:3When his light was shining over my head, and when I went through the dark by his light.

Psalms 97:11Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.

Psalms 116:5The Lord is full of grace and righteousness; truly, he is a God of mercy.

Proverbs 21:21He who goes after righteousness and mercy will get life, righteousness, and honour.

Isaiah 58:8Then will light be shining on you like the morning, and your wounds will quickly be well: and your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will come after you.

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 →

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