Psalms 112:9
He has given with open hands to the poor; his righteousness is for ever; his horn will be lifted up with honour.
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In Context
8His heart is resting safely, he will have no fear, till he sees trouble come on his haters.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 15:14But give him freely from your flock and from your grain and your wine: in the measure of the wealth which the Lord your God has given you, you are to give to him.
1 Samuel 2:1And Hannah, in prayer before the Lord, said, My heart is glad in the Lord, my horn is lifted up in the Lord: my mouth is open wide over my haters; because my joy is in your salvation.
Psalms 75:10\75:9\But I will ever be full of joy, making songs of praise to the God of Jacob.
Psalms 92:11\92:10\But my horn is lifted up like the horn of the ox: the best oil is flowing on my head.
Psalms 112:3A store of wealth will be in his house, and his righteousness will be for ever.
Proverbs 14:24Their wisdom is a crown to the wise, but their foolish behaviour is round the head of the unwise.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 112:7-10
The Blessedness of the Righteous; The Misery of the Wicked. 6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. 7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord . 8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies. 9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. 10 The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with… Read the whole commentary →