Psalms 112:2
His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
In Context
1Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.
3Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
Cross References
Genesis 22:17I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies.
Numbers 7:62one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;
Psalms 37:26They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing.
Proverbs 11:21Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
Proverbs 20:7The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.
Acts 2:39This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.”
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 →