Psalm 112
New American Standard Bible 2020
Chapter overview
Psalm 112 describes people shaped by reverence, generosity, justice, and trust. Their influence becomes light in darkness; even bad news cannot uproot a steady heart secured in compassion and confident hope.
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1Praise the Lord! Blessed is a person who fears the Lord, Who greatly delights in His commandments.
2His descendants will be mighty on the earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed.
3Wealth and riches are in his house, And his righteousness endures forever.
4Light shines in the darkness for the upright; He is gracious, compassionate, and righteous.
5It goes well for a person who is gracious and lends; He will maintain his cause in judgment.
6For he will never be shaken; The righteous will be remembered forever.
7¶He will not fear bad news; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
8His heart is firm, he will not fear, But will look with satisfaction on his enemies.
9He has given freely to the poor, His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted in honor.
10¶The wicked will see it and be vexed, He will gnash his teeth and melt away; The desire of the wicked will perish.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 112
- Psalm 112:7¶He will not fear bad news; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the…
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