Psalm 112:9 KJV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:9

He 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 aged, the imbecile, the infirm, who... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 112:9

Psalms 112:9. He hath dispersed His goods, freely and liberally. He hath given to the poor To such as he knew to be really in want, and especially to the poor members of Christ. His righteousness His liberality, or the reward of it; endureth for ever That is, either, 1st, His charity is not a transient or occasional act; it is his constant course, of which he is not weary, but perseveres in it to the end of his life. Or, 2d, What he gives is not lost, as covetous or ungodly men judge... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:1-10

Psalms 111-112 God and his godly peopleEqual in length and similar in form, these two psalms can be read as a pair. Both are acrostics (see note preceding Psalms 9:0). The former considers the greatness of God, the latter the character of his godly people.God’s wonderful works, both in creation and in history, are a cause for praise by all his worshipping people (111:1-3). In his sovereign power he took the agriculturally productive land of Canaan from its heathen inhabitants and gave it to the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 112:9

He hath dispersed. Quoted in 2 Corinthians 9:9 . poor = helpless ones. Hebrew. 'ebyon (plural) See note on Proverbs 6:11 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 112:9

"He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy;His righteousness endureth forever:His horn shall be exalted with honor.The wicked shall see it and be grieved;He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away:The desire of the wicked shall perish.""He hath dispersed" (Psalms 112:9). "There is no virtue in merely dispersing, since `spendthrifts' `disperse,' even more lavishly than the virtuous man."[5] The only commendable type of `dispersing' is that directed to the relief of need or suffering. It is... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 112:9

Psalms 112:9. He hath given to the poor— To the poor helpless sons of Adam. He is distributing his gifts and graces among them, and will ever do it, because his righteousness endureth for ever. Fenwick. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:9

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. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 112:1-10

Psalms 112This wisdom psalm is also an acrostic. It focuses attention on the blessings those who fear God enjoy, especially their final exaltation."However, the psalm gives a realistic portrayal of wisdom as it brings out, not only the blessings of honor, children, and riches, but also the reality of adversities (’darkness,’ Psalms 112:4; ’bad news,’ Psalms 112:7; ’foes,’ Psalms 112:8)." [Note: VanGemeren, p. 706.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 112:2-9

2. The blessings the righteous enjoy 112:2-9There are five blessings that normally come to the righteous. First, the righteous person (living under the Mosaic Covenant) receives physical and material prosperity (Psalms 112:2-3). Second, he obtains light in his darkness (Psalms 112:4). Third, goodness comes to him for his generosity and justice (Psalms 112:5). Fourth, he enjoys stability and confidence (Psalms 112:6-8). Fifth, he gets strength and honor from the Lord because he gives to the poor... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 112:1-10

See on Psalms 111. This also is an alphabetical Ps., every half-verse beginning with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The subject is specially the blessedness of the truly religious man.5. A good man] RV ’Well is it with the man that.’ He will guide his affairs with discretion] RV ’he shall maintain his cause in judgment,’ i.e. in court of law. 9. His horn] symbol of strength and power. read more