112:1Many blessings are available to us—honor, prosperity, security, freedom from fear (112:2-9)—if we fear the LORD and delightin obeying his commands. If you expect God's blessings, you must revere him and gladly obey him.
Life Application Study BiblePsalmsChapter 112
Psalm 112
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112Psalm 112
1and delight in obeying his commands.
2Their children will be successful everywhere;an entire generation of godly people will be blessed.
3They themselves will be wealthy,and their good deeds will last forever.111 This psalm is a Hebrew acrostic poem; after the introductory note of praise, each line begins with a successiveletter of the Hebrew alphabet. 112 This psalm is a Hebrew acrostic poem; after the introductory note of praise,each line begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
4Light shines in the darkness for the godly.They are generous, compassionate, and righteous.
5Good comes to those who lend money generouslyand conduct their business fairly.
6Such people will not be overcome by evil.Those who are righteous will be long remembered.
7They do not fear bad news;they confidently trust the LORD to care for them.
8They are confident and fearlessand can face their foes triumphantly.
9They share freely and give generously to those in need.Their good deeds will be remembered forever.They will have influence and honor.
10The wicked will see this and be infuriated.They will grind their teeth in anger;they will slink away, their hopes thwarted.Theme: The scope of God’s care. God's great mercy Ifor the poor and the oppressed.Author: Anonymous1 1 3 1 Praise the LORD!Yes, give praise, O servants of the LORD.
Life Application Notes 3 notes
112:5Generosity can cure two problems that having money can create, The rich person may abuse others in the desire to accumulate wealth. Generosity will eliminate that abuse. Also, the fear of losing money can be a snare. Generosity shows that we have placed our trust in God, not in our money, for justice and security.
112:7,8We all want to live without fear; our heroes are fearless people who take on afl dangers and overcome them. The writer teaches us that fear of God can lead to a fearless life. To fear God means to respect and revere him as the almighty LORD. When we trust God compietely to take care of us, we will find that our other fears—even of death itself-—will subside.
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is demonstrated by his concern