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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted 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

7They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. 8Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes. They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor, their righteousness endures forever; their horn will be lifted high in honor. 10The wicked will see and be vexed, they will gnash their teeth and waste away; the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.

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: “They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever.”
• Deuteronomy 15:11There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land.
• Proverbs 11:24One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.
• Proverbs 19:17Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.
• Ecclesiastes 11:1Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return.
• Isaiah 32:8But the noble make noble plans, and by noble deeds they stand.
• Isaiah 58:7Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?
• Mark 14:7The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them any time you want. But you will not always have me.
• Luke 11:41But now as for what is inside you—be generous to the poor, and everything will be clean for you.
• Luke 12:33Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.
• Luke 18:22When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
• John 13:29Since Judas had charge of the money, some thought Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the festival, or to give something to the poor.
• Acts 4:35and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
• Acts 20:35In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
• Romans 12:13Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice 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 through 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