Wealth and riches [shall be] in his house: and his righteousness endureth forever. 3. Wealth &c.] Cp. Pro 3:16; Pro 8:18. his righteousness standeth fast for ever ] Here and in Psa 112:9 the words which are used in Psa 111:3 of God are applied to the godly man. They may be understood to mean … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 112:3”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 112:2
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. 2. His seed &c.] His posterity shall be powerful in the land. Cp. Psa 25:13; Psa 37:9; Psa 37:11. Gibbr generally means valiant in war, but is here used for the sake of the acrostic, in the wider sense of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 112:2”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 112:1
Praise ye the LORD. Blessed [is] the man [that] feareth the LORD, [that] delighteth greatly in his commandments. 1. Happy is the man that feareth Jehovah] This Psalm takes up and expands the last verse of the preceding Psalm. The secret and source of all true happiness and prosperity is the fear of Jehovah, which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 112:1”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 111:10
The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do [his commandments]: his praise endureth forever. 10. The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom ] The fundamental principle of the ‘Wisdom’ or religious philosophy of Israel (Pro 9:10; Pro 1:7; Job 28:28; Sir 1:20 ). … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 111:10”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 111:9
He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant forever: holy and reverend [is] his name. 9. He hath sent redemption ] The primary reference is to the deliverance from Egypt (Deu 7:8 and often), and the ratification of the covenant at Sinai: but the restoration from exile in Babylon had been a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 111:9”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 111:8
They stand fast forever and ever, [and are] done in truth and uprightness. 8. Stablished for ever and ever, Made in truth and uprightness. This verse further characterises Jehovah’s precepts, and to suit his acrostic the poet uses the word ‘s ym in the sense of ‘made,’ ‘enacted,’ not in its common sense of ‘done,’ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 111:8”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 111:7
The works of his hands [are] verity and judgment; all his commandments [are] sure. 7. verity and judgment ] Truth and right. Jehovah’s actions are manifestations of His eternal attributes of truth and justice (Deu 32:4). He is constantly true to His promises, unfailingly just in His moral government of the world. The gift of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 111:7”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 111:6
He hath showed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. 6. that he may give them &c.] R.V., In giving them the heritage of the nations. By dispossessing the Canaanites and giving Israel their land for its inheritance Jehovah most signally demonstrated His might (Deu … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 111:6”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 111:5
He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. 5. meat ] As He made provision for Israel’s wants in the wilderness by the manna, so He provides for the wants of His people at all times (Psa 34:9-10). Tereph, lit. prey of a lion, in later … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 111:5”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 111:4
He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD [is] gracious and full of compassion. 4. He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered ] Lit. made a memorial for his wonderful works, particularly the deliverance of His people from Egypt, by the continuous tradition which they were charged to hand on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 111:4”