Psalms 112:9
He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
8His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 15:14You are to furnish him liberally from your flock, your threshing floor, and your winepress. You shall give to him as the LORD your God has blessed you.
1 Samuel 2:1At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.
Psalms 75:10“All the horns of the wicked I will cut off, but the horns of the righteous will be exalted.”
Psalms 92:11My eyes see the downfall of my enemies; my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes.
Psalms 112:3Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
Proverbs 14:24The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is 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 →