Psalms 112:2
His offspring will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
In Context
1Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who delights greatly in his commandments.
3Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever.
Cross References
Genesis 22:17that I will bless you greatly, and I will multiply your offspring greatly like the stars of the heavens, and like the sand which is on the seashore. Your offspring will possess the gate of his enemies.
Numbers 7:62one golden ladle of ten shekels, full of incense;
Psalms 37:26All day long he deals graciously, and lends. His offspring is blessed.
Proverbs 11:21Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.
Proverbs 20:7A righteous man walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him.
Acts 2:39For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are far off, even as many as 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 →