Psalms 112:2
Blessed is the name of the Lord, from this time forward and even forever.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
In Context
1Alleluia. Praise the Lord, children. Praise the name of the Lord.
3From the rising of the sun, even to its setting, praiseworthy is the name of the Lord.
Cross References
Genesis 22:17I will bless you, and I will multiply your offspring like the stars of heaven, and like the sand which is on the seashore. Your offspring will possess the gates of their enemies.
Numbers 7:62a little mortar of gold weighing ten shekels, filled with incense,
Proverbs 11:21Hand in hand, the evil shall not be innocent. But the offspring of the just shall be saved.
Proverbs 20:7The just who walks in his simplicity shall leave behind him blessed sons.
Acts 2:39For the Promise is for you and for your sons, and for all who are far away: for whomever the Lord our God will have called.”
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 →