The big picture
Psalms 112 opens in verse 1 with “Praise ye the LORD . Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD , that delighteth greatly…”, reaches its middle movement near verse 5 with “A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.”, and closes in verse 10 with “The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away…” Repeated or prominent terms include LORD, afraid, blessed, desire, endureth. Together, those details trace this chapter’s own movement from its opening to its conclusion.
Scripture beside the summary
Psalms · King James Version · 10Psalms 112:1-5
1–5: Praise ye the LORD . Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD , that…
Psalms 112:1–5 opens with “Praise ye the LORD . Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD , that delighteth greatly in his…” and reaches “A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.” by its final verse. That movement develops the focus on the wording and movement of this passage, with particular weight carried by blessed, LORD, upright.
Context that brings the passage to life
“Praise ye the LORD . Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD , that delighteth greatly in his commandments.” Naming Blessed and Praise keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.
Psalms 112:1-5
King James Version1Praise ye the LORD . Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD , that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
2His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
3Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
4Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
5A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
Psalms 112:6-10
6–10: Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in…
Psalms 112:6–10 opens with “Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.” and reaches “The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the…” by its final verse. That movement develops the focus on the wording and movement of this passage, with particular weight carried by afraid, desire, heart.
Context that brings the passage to life
“Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.
Psalms 112:6-10
King James Version6Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD .
8His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
10The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.
Details worth noticing
The opening image
Psalms 112:1 begins with “Praise ye the LORD . Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD , that delighteth greatly in his commandments.”
Where the chapter turns
Psalms 112:8 forms a natural hinge: “His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.”
The final note
Psalms 112:10 leaves the reader with “The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.”
A word trail through the chapter
The words LORD, afraid, blessed, desire, endureth, heart help reveal the chapter’s repeated concerns.
KJV words made clear
- unto
- to
- hath
- has
Text first
Where readers differ
The chapter summary begins with what the passage says and how its parts fit together. It does not assume one denomination has already settled every question. Where a conclusion depends on a tradition, literary theory, or historical reconstruction, that dependence is named openly.
The KJV text is presented first. Interpretive conclusions are labeled, and differences are introduced only when they help a reader understand why serious communities do not always reach the same answer.
Comparative interpretive notes for this chapter are in preparation. Until reviewed notes are ready, this page separates the KJV text from summary and application without claiming that serious readers agree on every question.