He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
The world thinks wickedness brings prosperity, and most pursue it by fraud and plunder because they believe integrity brings misery. The prophet shows us otherwise: God's fatherly care yields far more advantage than any injury we could inflict to seize what we want.
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Commenting on Psalm 112:1-10
He received what God gave and scattered it to the poor, becoming God's reservoir from which liberality flowed to supply the needy. Many gather eagerly but disperse reluctantly, never tasting the greater joy of giving that surpasses the mere blessing of receiving.
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The righteous man's reputation is settled and firm; his foundation cannot be moved. Though enemies labor to sully his name, his integrity shall clear itself and endure in everlasting remembrance, while wicked men's lifted horns shall all be cut off.
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Commenting on Psalm 112:6-10