Psalms 112:4
Vnto the righteous ariseth light in darkenes: he is merciful and full of copassion and righteous.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
3Riches and treasures shalbe in his house, and his righteousnesse endureth for euer.
5A good man is mercifull and lendeth, and will measure his affaires by iudgement.
Cross References
Job 11:17Thine age also shall appeare more cleare then the noone day: thou shalt shine and bee as the morning.
Job 29:3When his light shined vpon mine head: and when by his light I walked thorowe the darkenesse,
Psalms 97:11Light is sowen for the righteous, and ioy for the vpright in heart.
Psalms 116:5The Lord is mercifull and righteous, and our God is full of compassion.
Proverbs 21:21He that followeth after righteousnes and mercy, shall finde life, righteousnes, and glory.
Isaiah 58:8Then shall thy light breake foorth as the morning, and thine health shall grow speedily: thy righteousnes shall goe before thee, and the glorie of the Lord shall embrace thee.
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 →