1 Praise ye Jah. Blessed [is] the man fearing Jehovah, in his commandments delighting greatly.
2 Mighty on the earth shall be his seed; the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches [shall be] in his house, and his righteousness standeth for ever.
4 There ariseth in the darkness light for the upright: gracious and merciful and righteous [is he].
5 Good [is] the man gracious and lending; he will sustain his matters with judgment.
6 For he shall not be moved for ever; for everlasting remembrance shall be a righteous one.
7 Of evil tidings he will not be afraid; fixed [is] his heart, confiding in Jehovah.
8 Settled [is] his heart, he will not fear until he look upon his oppressors.
9 He hath dispersed, be hath given to the poor; his righteousness standeth for ever, his horn shall be exalted with glory.
10 A wicked (man) shall see and be vexed; he shall gnash his teeth and melt away: the desire of wicked (men) shall perish.
Notes on Psalm 112
“Praise ye Jah.” Next to the intervention of Jehovah comes the character, as well as the blessing under His government, of the man that fears Him. It is not the Christian even now blessed in heavenly places, enjoying full favor, yet suffering on earth, and waiting for Him Who will have us with Himself in the Father’s house; but the anticipative sketch of the righteous Israelite in the kingdom.