Psalms 112
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Lutheran reading notes
In Psalms chapter 112, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.
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Praise ye the LORD. Blessed {is} the man {that} feareth the LORD, {that} delighteth greatly in his commandments. {Praise...: Heb. Hallelujah}
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His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
Psalms 112:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Wealth and riches {shall be} in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Psalms 112:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: {he is} gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
Psalms 112:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. {discretion: Heb. judgment}
Psalms 112:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
Psalms 112:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
Psalms 112:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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His heart {is} established, he shall not be afraid, until he see {his desire} upon his enemies.
Psalms 112:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
Psalms 112:9 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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The wicked shall see {it}, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.
Psalms 112:10 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.