Psalms 112:9

He generously gives to the poor; 1 his righteousness endures forever; 1 he will be exalted with honor. 1

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

8His heart is tranquil, without fear, 1 until he looks in triumph over his adversaries. 1

10The wicked person will see this and be angry; 1 he will grind his teeth in rage and he will melt away; 1 the desire of the wicked people will perish.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 15:14You must liberally provide for him out of your flock, out of your threshing floor, and out of your winepress. As Yahweh your God has blessed you, you must give to him.

1 Samuel 2:1Hannah prayed and said, 1 “My heart exults in Yahweh. 1 My horn is exalted in Yahweh. 1 My mouth boasts over my enemies, 1 because I rejoice in your salvation. 1

Psalms 75:10He says, “I will cut off all the horns of the wicked, 1 but the horns of the righteous will be raised up.”

Psalms 92:11My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies; 1 my ears have heard of the doom of my evil foes. 1

Psalms 112:3Wealth and riches are in his house; 1 his righteousness will endure forever. 1

Proverbs 14:24The crown of wise people is their wealth, 1 but the folly of fools brings them only more folly. 1

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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