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Psalms 112:8 American Standard (ASV)

8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he see `his desire' upon his adversaries.

Cross Reference

Psalms 59:10 ASV

My God with his lovingkindness will meet me: God will let me see `my desire' upon mine enemies.

Psalms 31:24 ASV

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, All ye that hope in Jehovah. Psalm 32 `A Psalm' of David. Maschil.

Psalms 91:8 ASV

Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold, And see the reward of the wicked.

Psalms 118:7 ASV

Jehovah is on my side among them that help me: Therefore shall I see `my desire' upon them that hate me.

Hebrews 13:9 ASV

Be not carried away by divers and strange teachings: for it is good that the heart be established by grace; not by meats, wherein they that occupied themselves were not profited.

Psalms 27:14 ASV

Wait for Jehovah: Be strong, and let thy heart take courage; Yea, wait thou for Jehovah. Psalm 28 `A Psalm' of David.

Psalms 92:11 ASV

Mine eye also hath seen `my desire' on mine enemies, Mine ears have heard `my desire' of the evil-doers that rise up against me.

Proverbs 3:33 ASV

The curse of Jehovah is in the house of the wicked; But he blesseth the habitation of the righteous.

Commentary on Psalms 112 Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible


PSALM 112

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

1. True fear produces obedience and this happiness.

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.

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

the upright—are like God (Lu 6:36; Ps 111:4).

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.

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

8. heart is established—or, firm in right principles.

see his desire—(Ps 50:23; 54:7).

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.