Psalms 112:9

Psalms 112:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
• New International Version (NIV)They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor, their righteousness endures forever; their horn will be lifted high in honor.
• New King James Version (NKJV)He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted with honor.
• New Living Translation (NLT)They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor.

Context of Psalms 112:9

7He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord. 8His heart is steady; he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries. He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor. 10The wicked man sees it and is angry; he gnashes his teeth and melts away; the desire of the wicked will perish!

Psalms 112:9 word by word

פִּזַּ֤ר׀ נָ֘תַ֤ן לָאֶבְיוֹנִ֗ים צִ֭דְקָתוֹ עֹמֶ֣דֶת לָעַ֑ד קַ֝רְנ֗וֹ תָּר֥וּם בְּכָבֽוֹד׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• He hath dispersedפָּזַרpâzar · to scatterH6340
• he hath givenנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
• to the poorאֶבְיוֹן'ebyôn · needyH34
• his righteousnessצְדָקָהtsedâqâh · righteousnessH6666
• endurethעָמַד‛âmad · to stand: standH5975
• for everעַד‛ad · perpetuityH5703
• his hornקֶ֫רֶןqeren · hornH7161
• shall be exaltedרוּםrûm · to exaltH7311
• with honourכָּבוֹדkâbôd kâbôd · gloryH3519

Cross-references for Psalms 112:9

• 2 Corinthians 9:9As it is written, "He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever."
• Deuteronomy 15:11For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, 'You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.'
• Proverbs 11:24One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.
• Proverbs 19:17Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.
• Ecclesiastes 11:1Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.
• Isaiah 32:8But he who is noble plans noble things, and on noble things he stands.
• Isaiah 58:7Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide yourself from your own flesh?
• Mark 14:7For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want, you can do good for them. But you will not always have me.
• Luke 11:41But give as alms those things that are within, and behold, everything is clean for you.
• Luke 12:33Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
• Luke 18:22When Jesus heard this, he said to him, "One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."
• John 13:29Some thought that, because Judas had the moneybag, Jesus was telling him, "Buy what we need for the feast," or that he should give something to the poor.
• Acts 4:35and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.
• Acts 20:35In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
• Romans 12:13Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
• 2 Corinthians 8:9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.

Commentaries on Psalms 112:9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9He hath dispersed - He has scattered abroad his munificence; he has given particularly to the poor; his righteousness - his almsgiving, his charity, remaineth for ever. See on Psalm 112:3; (note). His horn - His power and authority shall be exalted with honor. He shall rise to influence only through his own worth, and not by extortion or flattery.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9He hath dispersed … - This is another characteristic of a righteous man, and another reason of the permanent honor which will be rendered to him. The meaning is, that he is liberal; he freely scatters what he has; he divides it with those who are needy and unfortunate. One part of mankind have an overplus - have more than they need for themselves and their families - and that overplus is what is designed to meet the needs of the unfortunate, the weak, the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9Paul quotes this verse in his instructions about generous giving (2 Corinthians 9:9).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 5-95-9. 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.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 112:9

• Beneficence
• God
• Liberality
• Poor
• Quotations and Allusions
• Righteous

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Commentaries on Psalms 112

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings