Psalms 112:9 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. ”

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

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 s...
Psalms 112:9 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

He hath (e) dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his (f) horn shall be exalted with honour. (e) The godly are not stingy, but distribute liberally, as the need...
Psalms 112:9 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Pss. CXI. and CXII. These are sister Pss. as is shown by their structure. Each contains nine verses. Each verse has two lines, each line beginning with a letter of the alphabet in due succession. W...
Psalms 112:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

He hath dispersed. Quoted in 2 Corinthians 9:9 . poor . helpless ones. Hebrew. 'ebyon (plural) See note on Proverbs 6:11 .
Psalms 112:9 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

9 He has distributed, he hath given to the poor Once more he affirms that the righteous never lose the fruit and the reward of their liberality. And first, by dispersing, the prophet inti...
Psalms 112:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. He hath dispersed - He has scattered abroad his munificence; he has given par...
Psalms 112:9 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor - ( Proverbs 11:24 ; 2...
Psalms 112:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

He hath dispersed. — The conjugation of the verb indicates a frequent and customary action. For St. Paul’s use of this verse, see New Test. Com. 2 Corinthians 9:9 . His horn. — For the i...
Psalms 112:9 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 112:1-10 "BE ye perfect, as your Father in heaven is perfect," might be inscribed on this picture of a godly man, which, in structure and substance, reflects the contemplation of God's char...
Psalms 112:9 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Prosperity in Serving the Lord Psalms 112:1-10 Here are the two conditions of the blessed life: first, to fear the Lord; second, to delight greatly in His commandments. And then the blessed res...
Psalms 112:9 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This song follows immediately upon the last as to meaning. While that has set forth the praises of Jehovah as great and gracious, this declares the blessedness of the man who lives in true relation w...
Psalms 112:9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

If we read these verses, first, as spoken of Christ; and, second/y, in him, as having respect to all his people; we shall he sure to include all the views which may be taken of them, and they will th...
Psalms 112:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

He hath dispersed ,.... His money, as the Targum; scattered it here and there, as the sower scatters his seed; does not throw it all in one place, but some here and some there, and all with profusio...
Psalms 112:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. Ver. 9. He hath dispersed ] Or, made a scatter, yet with discretion, givin...
Psalms 112:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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 liberal...
Psalms 112:9 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Blessedness of the Righteous; The Misery of the Wicked. 6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shal...
Psalms 112:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Dispersed, to wit, his goods, and that freely and liberally, to several persons, as occasion is offered, as this word implies. His righteousness, i.e. his liberality, as this word is used, Prov...
Psalms 112:9 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION 1. An alphabetical and hallelujah Psalms 2 . Author unknown; ascribed by Vulg. to Haggai and Zachariah after the exile. 3. A hymn on the excellence and reward of piety. 4. The conclu...
Psalms 112:9 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

This, like the preseding, is an alphabetical psalm. From the Latin title, it would seem to have been a favourite ode with the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. Psalms 112:1 . Delighteth greatly. The...
Psalms 112:9 - The Biblical Illustrator

Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in His commandments. Genuine piety I. Its characteristics. A truly good man-- 1. Feareth the Lord. 2. Delights greatly in...
Psalms 112:9 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION IN this "complementary psalm" the writer sets forth the blessedness of the true worshipper of God. He is blessed in his seed ( Psalms 112:2 ), in his possessions ( Psalms 112:3 ) in...
Psalms 112:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

A Psalm of the Happiness of the Believers.
Psalms 112:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 John 3:16-18 ; 1 Samuel 2:1 ; 1 Samuel 2:30 ; 1 Timothy 6:18 ; 2 Corinthians 8:9 ; 2 Corinthians 9:10-15 ; 2 Corinthians 9:9 ; Acts 20:35 ; Acts 4:35 ; Deuteronomy 15:11 ; Deuteronomy 24...
Psalms 112:9 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Dispersed — His goods, freely and liberally. Righteousness — His liberality, or the reward of it. Ever — What he gives is not lost, but indeed is the only part of his estate, which will abide with...

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

Psalms 112:9 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 112:9 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 112:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 112:9 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 112:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 112:9 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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

Psalms 112:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 112:9 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 112:9 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 112:9 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 112:9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 112:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 112:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 112:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 112:9 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 112:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 112:9 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 112:9 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 112:9 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 112:9 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 112:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 112:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 112:9 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes