Time after Pentecost · Proper 3 · Year C
Psalm 112:1-9
Blessed Is the One Who Fears the Lord
May 28, 2028
Overview & Insights
"Light dawns in the darkness for the upright... he has distributed freely, he has given to the poor." (Psalm 112:4, 9)
This acrostic wisdom psalm portrays the person who fears the Lord and delights in his commandments as secure, unafraid of bad news, and generous toward the poor. Its picture of light dawning for the upright and open handed giving mirrors the justice Isaiah calls for in the fast God chooses.
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Commentary
Commentary on Psalm 112:1-9 [10] Working Preacher
Reads Psalm 112 as anthropology answering Psalm 111's theology, instruction for a godly life.
Psalm 112:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries gathered in one place for this acrostic psalm.
Psalm 112 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse evangelical notes on the blessings of the one who fears the Lord.
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