Psalms 112:9
He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the needy; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted in honour.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
In Context
8His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he gaze upon his adversaries.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 15:14thou shalt furnish him liberally out of thy flock, and out of thy threshing-floor, and out of thy winepress; of that wherewith the LORD thy God hath blessed thee thou shalt give unto him.
1 Samuel 2:1And Hannah prayed, and said: my heart exulteth in the LORD, my horn is exalted in the LORD; my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in Thy salvation.
Psalms 75:10(75-11) All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be lifted up.
Psalms 92:11(92-12) Mine eye also hath gazed on them that lie in wait for me, mine ears have heard my desire of the evil-doers that rise up against me.
Psalms 112:3Wealth and riches are in his house; and his merit endureth for ever.
Proverbs 14:24The crown of the wise is their riches; but the folly of fools remaineth folly.
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 →