Psalm 112

Psalm 112

The Blessings Of Those Who Fear God

[1] Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.

[2] His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

[3] Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

[4] Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

[5] A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

[6] Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

[7] He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.

[8] His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.

[9] He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.

[10] The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.

Outline 112

I. A man who fears the Lord is blessed. (1-4)

A. He delights greatly in His commandments.

B. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

C. Wealth and riches shall be in his house.

D. His righteousness endures for ever.

E. Light arises to him in times of darkness.

F. He is gracious, full of compassion, and righteous.

II. A good, “righteous” man is blessed. (5-9)

A. He shows favor and lends.

B. He guides his affairs with discretion.

C. He shall not be moved forever.

D. He shall be in everlasting remembrance.

E. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.

F. His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.

G. He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor.

H. His righteousness endures for ever.

I. His horn shall be exalted with honour.

III. The response of the wicked to those who are good and fear the Lord. (10)

A. They observe it and are grieved.

B. They gnash with their teeth.

C. They melt away.

D. Their desire perishes.

Study Questions And Notes On Chapter 112

1. What does it mean to fear the Lord? (1)

2. What should be our attitude towards God’s commandments? (1)

3. What blessings are given to those who fear the Lord? (1-4)

4. What three traits are mentioned in verse 4 as characteristic of those who fear the Lord?

5. How does a good man conduct his business affairs? (5)

6. What blessings are given to good (righteous) men? (5-9)

7. What do you learn about the stability of the good man in verses 6-8?

8. How does the good man respond to fear? (7-8)

9. How does the good man respond to the poor? (9)

10. What phrase is repeated in verses 3 and 9?

11. What is the response of the wicked to those who are good and fear the Lord? (10)

12. What will ultimately happen to the desire of the wicked? (10)

13. Application: What do you learn from this psalm that will help you become a person after God’s own heart?