Psalm 112
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TITLE AND SUBJECT. There is no title to this psalm, but it is evidently a companion to the hundred and eleventh, and, like it, it is an alphabetical psalm. Even in the number of verses, and clauses of each verse, it coincides with its predecessor, as also in many of its words and phrases. The reader should carefully compare the two psalms line by line. The subject of the poem before us is -- the blessedness of the righteous man, and so it bears the same relation to the preceding which the moon does to the sun; for, while the first declares the glory of God, the second speaks of the reflection of the divine brightness in men born from above. God is here praised for the manifestation of his glory which is seen in his people, just as in the preceding psalm he was magnified for his own personal acts. The hundred and eleventh speaks of the great Father, and this describes his children renewed after his image. The psalm cannot be viewed as the extolling of man, for it commences with "Praise ye the Lord;" and it is intended to give to God all the honour of his grace which is manifested in the sons of God. Charles Spurgeon
VERSE 1
VERSE 1
Never too much praise to the LORD
The theme of the chapter - the blessed man is a man made righteous by God’s grace
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.
One who fears the LORD
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
His praise endures forever.
Psalm 111:1
One who delights in learning and obeying the commands of the LORD
But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
And in His law he meditates day and night.
...holiness is his happiness, devotion is his delight, truth is his treasure. Charles Spurgeon
Cheerful obedience is the only acceptable obedience; he who obeys reluctantly is disobedient at heart, but he who takes pleasure in the command is truly loyal. Charles Spurgeon
VERSES 2-9
VERSES 2-9
VERSE 2
His family tree will be a mighty influence in society if they follow his example. Being raised in a Christian home is an advantage
Every generation of the righteous will be blessed
Behold, I have received a command to bless;
He has blessed, and I cannot reverse it.
VERSE 3
He will enjoy having his needs met
He will have a righteousness that stands forever
A lasting testimony
A firm commitment
VERSE 4
God sends light to him when darkness descends
Light is sown for the righteous,
And gladness for the upright in heart.
The light of His word
Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.
The light of His presence
Psalm 105:
He spread a cloud for a covering,
And fire to give light in the night.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 23:
If I say, “Surely the darkness shall fall on me,”
Even the night shall be light about me;
Indeed, the darkness shall not hide from You,
But the night shines as the day;
The darkness and the light are both alike to You.
Psalm 139
He is like His God
He has made His wonderful works to be remembered;
The Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
Gracious = kind to all around him
Full of compassion = he tenderly feels for others
Righteous = he is fair and just in his actions
VERSE 5
He not only kind in character but in his dealings or actions as well
He is generous but discerning
Other scriptures warn about lending indiscriminately
He is just in his affairs justice (quality) n. — the quality of being free from favoritism, self-interest, bias, or deception; especially conforming to established standards or rules.
VERSE 6
justice (quality) n. — the quality of being free from favoritism, self-interest, bias, or deception; especially conforming to established standards or rules.
He is unshakeable
He will not be forgotten
VERSE 7
Bad news doesn’t scare him
His heart is fully commited to trusting in the LORD
He is
VERSE 8
His heart cannot be changed. He is totally devoted to the LORD
He will not be afraid
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life;
Of whom shall I be afraid?
He will remain when his enemies are gone
VERSE 9
He sends aid oversea
He helps the poor
He life of righteousness does not change
The character of a righteous man is not spasmodic, he is not generous by fits and starts, nor upright in a few points only; his life is the result of principle, his actions flow from settled, sure, and fixed convictions, and therefore his integrity is maintained when others fail. He is not turned about by companions, nor affected by the customs of society; he is resolute, determined, and immovable. Charles Spurgeon
He will be honored
VERSE 10
VERSE 10
The wicked will be upset the righteous is honored
The wicked will melt away
Story of the rich man and Lazarus
The wicked’s desire for the righteous will perish
“…he shall die a disappointed man.” Charles Spurgeon