Psalm 112:1

Translations

Modern

Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.

Traditional

Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.

Literal

Hallelu YAH! Blessed is the man fearing YHWH; in His commandments he has delighted greatly.

Latin

Alleluja, reversionis Aggæi et Zachariæ. Beatus vir qui timet Dominum: in mandatis ejus volet nimis.

Original

Hebrew

English

Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.

Notes

Psalms 112:1–5

The fear of the Lord leads to a wise life that honors God and brings blessing to the family and the community. The godly follow God with joy. Their obedience does not come from fear like a slave obeying a master.

Psalms 112:1–10

This psalm repeats the themes of wisdom and the fear of the Lord (Psalm 111). Wise people have reasons to be happy (Psalm 112:1–5) and strong (112:6–10).

Psalms 111:1–117:2

The word Hallelujah! is repeated throughout this group of psalms.

Theme notes and profiles

Nehemiah’s Confidence in God The Blessings of Jesus The Dangers of Sin Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 128:1
A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways!
Luke 1:50
His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.
Isaiah 50:10
Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the voice of His Servant? Who among you walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD; let him lean on his God.
Psalm 119:47–48
I delight in Your commandments because I love them.
Psalm 119:35
Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight.
Psalm 115:7–13
…they have hands, but cannot feel; they have feet, but cannot walk; they cannot even clear their throats.
Psalm 145:19
He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
Psalm 150:1
Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens.
Psalm 119:143
Trouble and distress have found me, but Your commandments are my delight.
Psalm 119:97
Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation.
Romans 7:22
For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.

Parallels

Psalm 128:1–6

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Music Poetry, Biblical Poor, the Psalms, Book of

Topics

Delighting in God: Hypocrites: Blessedness Fear of God: Reverence Godly Fear: Those Who Have are Blessed Hallelujah: An, Exclamatory Expression of Praise or Adoration Legacy Men Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning Poetry: Acrostic Psalms: Didactic Righteous: Described The Blessed: Who Delight in the Commandments of God The Blessed: Who Fear God

Psalm 112:1

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