Psalms 112:9

With lavish hands they give to the poor, and their prosperity stands forever. They are lifted to heights of triumph and honor.

Open English Bible (US)

In The King James Version

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.

In Context

8Their heart is firm and unafraid: they know they will feast their eyes on their enemies.

10The sight of them fills the wicked with anger: grinding their teeth with despair. The hopes of the wicked will come to nothing.

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Cross References

Psalms 75:10I will hew all the horns of the wicked, but the horns of the just shall be lifted.

Psalms 92:11My eyes will feast on my foes, and my ears will hear of the doom of the wicked.

Psalms 112:3Wealth and riches are in their houses, their prosperity stands forever.

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 →

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