Psalms 112:4
To the righteous a light is risen up in darkness: he is merciful, and compassionate and just.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
3Glory and wealth shall be in his house: and his justice remaineth for ever and ever.
5Acceptable is the man that showeth mercy and lendeth: he shall order his words with judgment:
Cross References
Job 11:17And brightness like that of the noonday, shall arise to thee at evening: and when thou shalt think thyself consumed, thou shalt rise as the day star.
Job 29:3When his lamp shined over my head, and I walked by his light in darkness?
Psalms 97:11Light is risen to the just, and joy to the right of heart.
Psalms 116:5dummy verses inserted by amos
Proverbs 21:21He that followeth justice and mercy, shall find life, justice, and glory.
Isaiah 58:8Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thy health shall speedily arise, and thy justice shall go before thy face, end the glory of the Lord shall gather thee up.
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 →