Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

Psalms 112

Public-domain commentary by Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown.

Commentary Notes

Psalms 112:1

Ps 112:1-10. This Psalm may be regarded as an exposition of Ps 111:10, presenting the happiness of those who fear and obey God, and contrasting the fate of the ungodly.

1. True fear produces obedience and this happiness.

Ps 112 1-Ps 112 10Ps 111 10

Psalms 112:2

2, 3. Temporal blessings follow the service of God, exceptions occurring only as they are seen by God to be inconsistent with those spiritual blessings which are better.

Psalms 112:4

4. light —figurative for relief (Ps 27:1; 97:11).

the upright —are like God (Lu 6:36; Ps 111:4).

Ps 27 1Ps 97 11Luke 6 36Ps 111 4

5-9. Generosity, sound judgment in business, and confidence in God, form a character which preserves from fear of evil and ensures success against enemies. While a man thus truly pious is liberal, he increases in substance.

Psalms 112:6

6. not be moved —(compare Ps 13:4; 15:5).

Ps 13 4Ps 15 5

Psalms 112:8

8. heart is established —or, firm in right principles.

see his desire —(Ps 50:23; 54:7).

Ps 50 23Ps 54 7

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Psalms 112:10

10. Disappointed in their malevolent wishes by the prosperity of the pious, the wicked are punished by the working of their evil passions, and come to naught.