Psalm 112 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

112:1

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

True fear produces obedience and this happiness.

112:2-3

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.

112:4

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

the upright — are like God (Luke 6:36; Psalm 111:4).

112:5-9

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.

112:6

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

112:8

heart is established — or, firm in right principles.

see his desire — (Psalm 50:23; Psalm 54:7).

112:10

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.