Psalm 112:4

Translations

Modern

Light dawns in the darkness for the upright—for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous.

Traditional

Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

Literal

Light has risen in the darkness for the upright—for the gracious, and compassionate, and righteous.

Latin

Exortum est in tenebris lumen rectis: misericors, et miserator, et justus.

Original

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English

Light dawns in the darkness for the upright—for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous.

Notes

Psalms 112:4–5

Godly people imitate God by being generous, compassionate, and righteous (Psalms 51:1; 111:1–10; 2 Corinthians 9:9). They lend money to the poor without charging interest (Psalms 15:5; 112:9; Exodus 22:25).

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 Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Job 11:17
Your life will be brighter than noonday; its darkness will be like the morning.
Psalm 97:11
Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.
Colossians 3:12–13
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Isaiah 58:10
…and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday.
Luke 6:36
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
1 John 3:7
Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.
1 John 2:29
If you know that He is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of Him.
Psalm 106:1
Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
Ephesians 4:32–5:2
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
Psalm 37:6
He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun.
Titus 2:11–12
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
John 12:46
I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness.

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