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Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/112.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/112.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/112.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/112.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted with honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/112.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He has given freely to the poor, His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted in honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/112.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He has given freely to the poor, His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted in honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/112.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He has given freely to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted in honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/112.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He has given freely to the needy, His righteousness stands forever; His horn will be raised in glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/112.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He has given freely to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted in honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/112.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He distributes freely to the poor; his righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted in honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/112.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He distributes freely to the poor; his righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted in honor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/112.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/112.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They will always be remembered and greatly praised, because they were kind and freely gave to the poor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/112.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; his righteousness endureth for ever: his horn shall be exalted with honour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/112.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He gives freely to poor people. His righteousness continues forever. His head is raised in honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/112.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He gives generously to the needy, and his kindness never fails; he will be powerful and respected. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/112.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/112.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/112.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/112.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He has scattered, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/112.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/112.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/112.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He has scattered—has given to the needy, "" His righteousness is standing forever, "" His horn is exalted with glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/112.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He hath scattered -- hath given to the needy, His righteousness is standing for ever, His horn is exalted with honour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/112.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He scattered, he gave to the needy; his justice stands forever; his horn shall be exalted in glory.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/112.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He hath distributed, he hath given to the poor: his justice remaineth for ever and ever: his horn shall be exalted in glory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/112.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 111:9>He has distributed, he has given to the poor. His justice shall remain from age to age. His horn shall be exalted in glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/112.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Lavishly he gives to the poor; his righteousness shall endure forever; his horn shall be exalted in honor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/112.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They have distributed freely, they have given to the poor; their righteousness endures forever; their horn is exalted in honor.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/112.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He has given generously, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever and ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/112.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He disperses and he gives to the afflicted and his righteousness stands to the eternity of eternities and his trumpet will be lifted up in praise.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/112.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever; His horn shall be exalted in honour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/112.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He has dispersed abroad; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures for evermore: his horn shall be exalted with honour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/112-9.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=14391" 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">8</span>His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6340.htm" title="6340: piz·zar (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To scatter. A primitive root; to scatter, whether in enmity or bounty.">He has scattered abroad</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">his gifts</a> <a href="/hebrew/34.htm" title="34: lā·’eḇ·yō·w·nîm (Prep-l, Art:: N-mp) -- In want, needy, poor. From 'abah, in the sense of want; destitute.">to the poor;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: ṣiḏ·qā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">his righteousness</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘ō·me·ḏeṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">endures</a> <a href="/hebrew/5703.htm" title="5703: lā·‘aḏ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Perpetuity. From adah; properly, a terminus, i.e. duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity.">forever;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7161.htm" title="7161: qar·nōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From qaran; a horn; by implication, a flask, cornet; by resembl. An elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray; figuratively, power.">his horn</a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: tā·rūm (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">will be lifted high</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: bə·ḵā·ḇō·wḏ (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">in honor.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>The wicked man will see and be grieved; he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the desires of the wicked will perish.…<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="/2_corinthians/9-9.htm">2 Corinthians 9:9</a></span><br />As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Proverbs 11:24-25</a></span><br />One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. / A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a></span><br />Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-3.htm">Matthew 6:3-4</a></span><br />But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, / so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a></span><br />In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18-19</a></span><br />Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-8.htm">Isaiah 32:8</a></span><br />But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a></span><br />Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a></span><br />For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9-10</a></span><br />Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. / Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-27.htm">James 1:27</a></span><br />Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/15-10.htm">Deuteronomy 15:10-11</a></span><br />Give generously to him, and do not let your heart be grieved when you do so. And because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything to which you put your hand. / For there will never cease to be poor in the land; that is why I am commanding you to open wide your hand to your brother and to the poor and needy in your land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-9.htm">Proverbs 22:9</a></span><br />A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a></span><br />And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a></span><br />Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He has dispersed, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.</p><p class="hdg">he</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/9-9.htm">2 Corinthians 9:9</a></b></br> (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.</p><p class="hdg">dispersed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/15-11.htm">Deuteronomy 15:11</a></b></br> For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Proverbs 11:24,25</a></b></br> There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and <i>there is</i> that withholdeth more than is meet, but <i>it tendeth</i> to poverty… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a></b></br> He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.</p><p class="hdg">righteousness</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/112-3.htm">Psalm 112:3</a></b></br> Wealth and riches <i>shall be</i> in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/24-13.htm">Deuteronomy 24:13</a></b></br> In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before the LORD thy God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/6-4.htm">Matthew 6:4</a></b></br> That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.</p><p class="hdg">horn</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/75-10.htm">Psalm 75:10</a></b></br> All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; <i>but</i> the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/92-10.htm">Psalm 92:10</a></b></br> But my horn shalt thou exalt like <i>the horn of</i> an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-1.htm">1 Samuel 2:1,30</a></b></br> And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/112-3.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/psalms/77-17.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/job/38-24.htm">Dispersed</a> <a href="/job/38-24.htm">Distributed</a> <a href="/psalms/112-3.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/112-3.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/psalms/108-5.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/psalms/112-6.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/112-5.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/psalms/110-3.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/psalms/111-7.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/107-41.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/111-3.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/98-6.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/psalms/108-5.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/psalms/109-31.htm">Needy</a> <a href="/psalms/109-2.htm">Open</a> <a href="/psalms/109-31.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/psalms/112-3.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/92-9.htm">Scattered</a> <a href="/psalms/112-3.htm">Standing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-90.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-16.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/psalms/147-2.htm">Dispersed</a> <a href="/matthew/14-19.htm">Distributed</a> <a href="/psalms/117-2.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/117-2.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/psalms/113-4.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/psalms/113-2.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-9.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-35.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/psalms/115-4.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/113-4.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/145-5.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/psalms/113-4.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/132-17.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/psalms/138-6.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/psalms/113-7.htm">Needy</a> <a href="/psalms/118-19.htm">Open</a> <a href="/psalms/113-7.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/psalms/116-5.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/141-7.htm">Scattered</a> <a href="/psalms/114-8.htm">Standing</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'; 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The act of scattering gifts implies a liberal and abundant distribution, reminiscent of the agricultural practice of sowing seeds. In the ancient Near Eastern context, the poor were often marginalized and lacked social support systems. The righteous person, therefore, is seen as one who actively seeks to alleviate the suffering of the needy, aligning with the teachings found in <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a>, which states that whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord. This act of giving is not just a social duty but a spiritual one, reflecting God's own generosity and care for the marginalized.<p><b>his righteousness endures forever;</b><br>The enduring nature of righteousness is emphasized here, suggesting that acts of charity and justice have eternal significance. This aligns with the biblical understanding that righteousness is not merely a temporary state but a lasting attribute that reflects God's eternal nature. The phrase echoes the promise found in <a href="/isaiah/51-8.htm">Isaiah 51:8</a>, where God's righteousness is described as everlasting. In a cultural context where legacies were often tied to material wealth or power, this verse highlights that true legacy is found in righteousness and godly living. The enduring righteousness also points to the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, whose righteousness is imputed to believers, ensuring their eternal standing before God.<p><b>his horn will be lifted high in honor.</b><br>The imagery of the horn is symbolic of strength, power, and honor in biblical literature. In ancient cultures, the horn of an animal, particularly that of a ram or ox, was a symbol of might and authority. The lifting of the horn signifies exaltation and victory. This phrase suggests that the righteous person, through their godly actions and character, will be honored and elevated by God. It is a promise of divine vindication and reward, resonating with the themes found in <a href="/1_samuel/2.htm">1 Samuel 2:1</a>, where Hannah speaks of God lifting up the horn of His anointed. This also foreshadows the ultimate exaltation of Christ, who, through His humility and obedience, was exalted by God and given the name above every name (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous_man.htm">The Righteous Man</a></b><br>The primary subject of <a href="/bsb/psalms/112.htm">Psalm 112</a>, representing those who live in accordance with God's will, characterized by generosity and enduring righteousness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_poor.htm">The Poor</a></b><br>Recipients of the righteous man's generosity, symbolizing those in need within the community.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to David, the psalmist provides wisdom literature that reflects on the blessings of living a righteous life.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_community_of_believers.htm">The Community of Believers</a></b><br>Implicitly involved as witnesses to the righteous man's actions and the resulting honor from God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate source of righteousness and honor, who blesses the righteous man's actions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_reflection_of_righteousness.htm">Generosity as a Reflection of Righteousness</a></b><br>True righteousness is demonstrated through generous actions towards those in need.<br><br>Our giving should be motivated by love and compassion, not for personal gain or recognition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/enduring_righteousness.htm">Enduring Righteousness</a></b><br>The righteousness of the generous endures forever, signifying eternal rewards and God's approval.<br><br>Our actions have lasting impacts, both in this life and in eternity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/honor_from_god.htm">Honor from God</a></b><br>God honors those who live righteously and generously, lifting them up in due time.<br><br>Seek honor from God rather than from people, as divine honor is eternal and fulfilling.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_generosity.htm">Practical Generosity</a></b><br>Look for opportunities to give to those in need within your community.<br><br>Consider how your resources can be used to bless others and advance God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_as_a_witness.htm">Living as a Witness</a></b><br>Our actions serve as a testimony to others about the character of God.<br><br>Encourage others in the faith by living out the principles of generosity and righteousness.<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/what_evidence_supports_2_corinthians_9_9.htm">What archaeological or historical evidence supports the claim in 2 Corinthians 9:9 that God supplies resources to the righteous indefinitely? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_poor_devout_reconcile_psalm_112_3.htm">Psalm 112:3 declares that the righteous will enjoy wealth and riches; how does this reconcile with devout individuals who remain poor and persecuted throughout history? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_64_9_align_with_suffering.htm">How does the confident expectation in Psalm 64:9 align with the countless instances of righteous people suffering without apparent deliverance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_psalm_112_6_say_the_righteous_endure.htm">Why does Psalm 112:6 say the righteous will be remembered forever, when countless morally upright figures have faded into obscurity without any historical trace?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/112.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">He hath dispersed.</span>--The conjugation of the verb indicates a <span class= "ital">frequent </span>and <span class= "ital">customary </span>action.<p>For St. Paul's use of this verse, see <span class= "ital">New Test. Com. </span><a href="/2_corinthians/9-9.htm" title="(As it is written, He has dispersed abroad; he has given to the poor: his righteousness remains for ever.">2Corinthians 9:9</a>.<p><span class= "bld">His horn.</span>--For the image of the exalted horn see Note, <a href="/psalms/75-5.htm" title="Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.">Psalm 75:5</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/112.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor</span>. There is no virtue in mere "dispersing," since spendthrifts" disperse" even more lavishly than virtuous men. The only laudable "dispersing" is that which has for its object the relief of distress, and which (it may be added) is wisely directed to that object. <span class="cmt_word">His righteousness endureth forever</span> (see the comment on ver. 3). <span class="cmt_word">His horn shall be exalted with honor</span>. The esteem of men, on the whole, follows upon goodness, and the righteous obtain more honor than others. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/112-9.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">He has scattered abroad</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּזַּ֤ר ׀</span> <span class="translit">(piz·zar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6340.htm">Strong's 6340: </a> </span><span class="str2">To scatter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his gifts</span><br /><span class="heb">נָ֘תַ֤ן</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the poor;</span><br /><span class="heb">לָאֶבְיוֹנִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(lā·’eḇ·yō·w·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_34.htm">Strong's 34: </a> </span><span class="str2">In want, needy, poor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his righteousness</span><br /><span class="heb">צִ֭דְקָתוֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ṣiḏ·qā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rightness, subjectively, objectively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">endures</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹמֶ֣דֶת</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·me·ḏeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">forever.</span><br /><span class="heb">לָעַ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(lā·‘aḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5703.htm">Strong's 5703: </a> </span><span class="str2">A, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His horn</span><br /><span class="heb">קַ֝רְנ֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(qar·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7161.htm">Strong's 7161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be lifted high</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּר֥וּם</span> <span class="translit">(tā·rūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be high actively, to rise, raise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in honor.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכָבֽוֹד׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵā·ḇō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, splendor, copiousness</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/112-9.htm">Psalm 112:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/112-9.htm">Psalm 112:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/112-9.htm">Psalm 112:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/112-9.htm">Psalm 112:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/112-9.htm">Psalm 112:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/112-9.htm">Psalm 112:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/112-9.htm">Psalm 112:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/112-9.htm">Psalm 112:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/112-9.htm">Psalm 112:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/112-9.htm">Psalm 112:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/112-9.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 112:9 He has dispersed he has given (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/112-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 112:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 112:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/112-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 112:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 112:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>