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Blessed are those who fear the LORD, who find great delight in his commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/112.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! How joyful are those who fear the LORD and delight in obeying his commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/112.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commandments!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/112.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/112.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD. Blessed <i>is</i> the man <i>that</i> feareth the LORD, <i>that</i> delighteth greatly in his commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/112.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Blessed <i>is</i> the man <i>who</i> fears the LORD, <i>Who</i> delights greatly in His commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/112.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Blessed is a person who fears the LORD, Who greatly delights in His commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/112.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! How blessed is the man who fears the LORD, Who greatly delights in His commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/112.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Praise the LORD! How blessed is the man who fears the LORD, Who greatly delights in His commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/112.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Praise Yah! How blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, Who greatly delights in His commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/112.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! (Hallelujah!) Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who fears the LORD [with awe-inspired reverence and worships Him with obedience], Who delights greatly in His commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/112.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Happy is the person who fears the LORD, taking great delight in his commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/112.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Happy is the man who fears the LORD, taking great delight in His commands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/112.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, That delighteth greatly in his commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/112.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Shout praises to the LORD! The LORD blesses everyone who worships him and gladly obeys his teachings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/112.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/112.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Blessed is the person who fears the LORD and is happy to obey his commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/112.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Happy is the person who honors the LORD, who takes pleasure in obeying his commands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/112.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hallelujah! How happy is the person who fears the LORD, who truly delights in his commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/112.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! How blessed is the one who obeys the LORD, who takes great delight in keeping his commands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/112.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD. Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who delights greatly in his commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/112.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/112.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/112.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/112.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise YAH! [ALEPH-BET] O the blessedness of one fearing YHWH, "" He has greatly delighted in His commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/112.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Praise ye Jah! O the happiness of one fearing Jehovah, In His commands he hath delighted greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/112.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Praise ye Jah. Happy the man fearing Jehovah, delighting greatly in his commands.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/112.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he shall delight exceedingly in his commandments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/112.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 111:1>Alleluia. Of the return of Haggai and Zachariah. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord. He will prefer his commandments exceedingly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/112.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Blessed the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/112.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Happy are those who fear the LORD, who greatly delight in his commandments.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/112.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />PRAISE the LORD. Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who is vigilant in his commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/112.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who is in awe of LORD JEHOVAH and takes heed to his commandments.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/112.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Hallelujah. Happy is the man that feareth the LORD, That delighteth greatly in His commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/112.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Alleluia. Blessed is the man that fears the Lord: he will delight greatly in his commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/112-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=14334" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/112.htm">Blessed is the Man who Fears the LORD</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: hal·lū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To shine.">Hallelujah!</a> <a href="/hebrew/3050.htm" title="3050: yāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of the God of Israel. Contraction for Yhovah, and meaning the same; Jah, the sacred name."></a> <a href="/hebrew/835.htm" title="835: ’aš·rê- (Interjection) -- Happiness, blessedness. From 'ashar; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!">Blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">is the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/3373.htm" title="3373: yā·rê (Adj-ms) -- Fearing, reverent. From yare'; fearing; morally, reverent.">who fears</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">who greatly</a> <a href="/hebrew/2654.htm" title="2654: ḥā·p̄êṣ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline to; by implication to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire.">delights</a> <a href="/hebrew/4687.htm" title="4687: bə·miṣ·wō·ṯāw (Prep-b:: N-fpc:: 3ms) -- Commandment. From tsavah; a command, whether human or divine.">in His commandments.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1-2</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/128-1.htm">Psalm 128:1</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-32.htm">Proverbs 8:32-34</a></span><br />Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. / Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. / Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-1.htm">Deuteronomy 6:1-2</a></span><br />These are the commandments and statutes and ordinances that the LORD your God has instructed me to teach you to follow in the land that you are about to enter and possess, / so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/56-1.htm">Isaiah 56:1-2</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Maintain justice and do what is right, for My salvation is coming soon, and My righteousness will be revealed. / Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it and keeps his hand from doing any evil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1-2</a></span><br />Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-26.htm">Proverbs 14:26</a></span><br />He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-7.htm">Proverbs 3:7</a></span><br />Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-9.htm">Psalm 34:9</a></span><br />Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a></span><br />“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. / Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-28.htm">Luke 11:28</a></span><br />But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-25.htm">James 1:25</a></span><br />But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-3.htm">Revelation 1:3</a></span><br />Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-3.htm">1 John 5:3</a></span><br />For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Praise you the LORD. Blessed is the man that fears the LORD, that delights greatly in his commandments.</p><p class="hdg">praise ye the Lord.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/111-1.htm">Psalm 111:1</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with <i>my</i> whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and <i>in</i> the congregation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/147-1.htm">Psalm 147:1</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD: for <i>it is</i> good to sing praises unto our God; for <i>it is</i> pleasant; <i>and</i> praise is comely.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/148-11.htm">Psalm 148:11-14</a></b></br> Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth: … </p><p class="hdg">blessed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10</a></b></br> The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do <i>his commandments</i>: his praise endureth for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/115-7.htm">Psalm 115:7-13</a></b></br> They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/128-1.htm">Psalm 128:1</a></b></br> A Song of degrees. Blessed <i>is</i> every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.</p><p class="hdg">delighteth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1,2</a></b></br> Blessed <i>is</i> the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-8.htm">Psalm 40:8</a></b></br> I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law <i>is</i> within my heart.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-16.htm">Psalm 119:16,35,47,48,70-72,97,143</a></b></br> I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/107-38.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/psalms/107-25.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/psalms/111-2.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/psalms/109-17.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/psalms/37-23.htm">Delighteth</a> <a href="/psalms/37-23.htm">Delights</a> <a href="/psalms/25-12.htm">Feareth</a> <a href="/psalms/111-5.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/psalms/73-19.htm">Fears</a> <a href="/psalms/84-3.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/psalms/107-41.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/psalms/111-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/111-9.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/psalms/111-1.htm">Hallelujah</a> <a href="/psalms/94-12.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/psalms/106-3.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/111-3.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/111-1.htm">Jah</a> <a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/111-1.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/psalms/111-1.htm">Yah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/112-2.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/119-6.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/psalms/119-6.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/psalms/118-24.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/psalms/119-35.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/psalms/147-10.htm">Delighteth</a> <a href="/psalms/119-92.htm">Delights</a> <a href="/psalms/112-8.htm">Feareth</a> <a href="/psalms/115-11.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/psalms/128-1.htm">Fears</a> <a href="/psalms/119-162.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/psalms/112-5.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/psalms/115-13.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/116-10.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/psalms/113-1.htm">Hallelujah</a> <a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/psalms/113-9.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/112-9.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/113-1.htm">Jah</a> <a href="/psalms/119-39.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/psalms/113-1.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/113-1.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/psalms/113-1.htm">Yah</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 112</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Godliness has the promises of this life</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/112-4.htm">And of the life to come</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/112-10.htm">The prosperity of the godly shall be an eyesore to the wicked</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/112.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/112.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Hallelujah!</b><br>This term is a call to praise, derived from the Hebrew words "halal," meaning "to praise," and "Yah," a shortened form of "Yahweh," the name of God. It is an exclamation of worship and joy, often used in the Psalms to invite the congregation to join in praising God. The use of "Hallelujah" sets the tone for the psalm, emphasizing the importance of worship and reverence for God.<p><b>Blessed is the man</b><br>The concept of being "blessed" in the biblical sense refers to a state of happiness and well-being that comes from a right relationship with God. This echoes the Beatitudes in the New Testament, where Jesus describes the blessedness of those who live according to God's will. The "man" here is representative of any person who aligns their life with God's principles.<p><b>who fears the LORD</b><br>The "fear of the LORD" is a central theme in wisdom literature, such as Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. It denotes a deep respect, reverence, and awe for God, recognizing His power, authority, and holiness. This fear is not about being afraid but about acknowledging God's rightful place in one's life, leading to obedience and worship. It is the beginning of wisdom and understanding.<p><b>who greatly delights in His commandments</b><br>Delighting in God's commandments implies a love and appreciation for His laws and teachings. This is not mere duty but a genuine joy in following God's ways, as seen in <a href="/psalms/1.htm">Psalm 1</a>, where the righteous man meditates on the law day and night. It reflects a heart transformed by God's grace, finding pleasure in living according to His will. This delight is a mark of true devotion and commitment to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/112.htm">Psalm 112</a>, traditionally attributed to King David, who expresses themes of wisdom and righteousness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, central to the worship and reverence described in the Psalm.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessed_man.htm">The Blessed Man</a></b><br>Represents the individual who fears the LORD and delights in His commandments, embodying the ideal of a righteous life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_reverence.htm">The Importance of Reverence</a></b><br>Fearing the LORD is foundational to a blessed life. It involves a deep respect and awe for God's holiness and authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/delighting_in_god's_commandments.htm">Delighting in God's Commandments</a></b><br>True joy and fulfillment come from aligning our desires with God's will as revealed in His Word. This delight is not burdensome but a source of joy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_path_to_blessing.htm">The Path to Blessing</a></b><br>The Psalm highlights that blessings are not merely material but are deeply spiritual, rooted in a life that honors God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_out_our_faith.htm">Living Out Our Faith</a></b><br>The blessed man is an example of active faith, where reverence for God translates into practical obedience and joy in His commandments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_a_heart_for_god.htm">Cultivating a Heart for God</a></b><br>Encourage a personal relationship with God through regular study and meditation on His Word, fostering a heart that delights in His ways.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_112.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 112</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_psalm_112_1-2_promises_align_with_history.htm">How do Psalm 112:1–2’s promises of blessed descendants align with historical records showing many faithful believers who faced familial hardship or extinction? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/celebrate_with_the_happy.htm">Who gives His angels charge over you?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_49_align_with_deut._28.htm">How does Psalm 49’s warning against trusting in wealth reconcile with passages like Deuteronomy 28 that equate prosperity with divine blessing? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_an_omnipotent_deity_need_praise.htm">How can an omnipotent deity require continuous praise, as commanded in Psalm 150:4-6, without seeming dependent on human worship?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/112.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Praise ye the Lord</span>. Again a "heading," or "introduction" (see the comment on Psalm 111:1). <span class="cmt_word">Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord</span>. Connect this with <a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10</a>. The closing thought of <a href="/psalms/111.htm">Psalm 111</a>. is taken up and expanded in <a href="/psalms/112.htm">Psalm 112</a>. That <span class="cmt_word">delighteth greatly in his commandments</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/119-16.htm">Psalm 119:16, 17, 24, 70, 77</a>, etc.). "True obedience can only come from pleasure in the commandments of God" (Hengstenberg). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/112-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Hallelujah!</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֥לְלוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hal·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">אַשְׁרֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(’aš·rê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_835.htm">Strong's 835: </a> </span><span class="str2">Happiness, interjection, how happy!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is the man</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֭ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who fears</span><br /><span class="heb">יָרֵ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(yā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who greatly</span><br /><span class="heb">מְאֹֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·’ōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> </span><span class="str2">Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily</span><br /><br /><span class="word">delights</span><br /><span class="heb">חָפֵ֥ץ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·p̄êṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2654.htm">Strong's 2654: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in His commandments.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּ֝מִצְוֺתָ֗יו</span> <span class="translit">(bə·miṣ·wō·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> </span><span class="str2">Commandment</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 112:1 Praise Yah! 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