Bible in one year 9/22/ 2022 Book V Psalms 107-150; Psalm 112-113 By Rev. Katherine Liu Bruce

Bible in one year 9/22/ 2022 Book V Psalms 107-150;  Psalm 112-113

By Rev. Katherine Liu Bruce                                                                                                          

Christian Arts Ministries : Biblical precepts & Gospel music; Pastoral ministry & Counseling

 

 Psalm 112 An acrostic like the preceding psalm, this one contrasts the blessings of the righteous(vv.1-9) and the judgment on the wicked(v.10). Verse 1 the fear of the Lord is related to obeying God’s commands, which brings freedom from all other fears(vv.7-8). The righteous man is a blessing to others(v.4), generous(vv.5,9) and stable in adcersity(vv.6-8).

            Psalm 112:1-10

            Praise the Lord. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in his commands. His children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. (vv.1-3).

            Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for the gracious and compassionate and righteous man. Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely, who conducts his affairs with justice. Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered forever.(vv.4-6).

            He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look in triumph on his foes. He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor, his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.(vv.7-9).

            The wicked man will see and be vexed he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.(v.10).

            Psalm 113 Psalm 113-118, known as the Egyptian(because of Ps.114) Hallel (meaning “praise”), are sung in connection with the Passover, the first two before the meal and the remaining four after (Mark14:26). This hymn calls for praise to the Lord(vv.1-3), because He is exalted on high (vv.4-5), yet condescends to exalt the lowly(vv.6-8).

            Psalm113:1-9

            Praise the Lord. Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord. (v.1).

 Let the name of the Lord be praised, both now and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised. (vv.1-3).

            The Lord is exalted over all the nations, his  glory above the heavens. Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth? (vv.4-6).

            He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes, with the princes of their people. He settles the brren woman in her home as a happy mother of children. (vv.7-9).

Bibliography,

Ryrie, Charles C. The Ryrie study Bible (NIV). Chicago, IL: The Moody Bible Institute, 1986.