Psalms 112:1
Psalms 112:1 in Multiple Translations
Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.
Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, That delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Let the Lord be praised. Happy is the man who gives honour to the Lord, and has great delight in his laws.
Praise the Lord! Happy are those who respect the Lord, who love to do what he says!
Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man, that feareth the Lord, and deliteth greatly in his commandements.
Praise ye Jah! O the happiness of one fearing Jehovah, In His commands he hath delighted greatly.
Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who delights greatly in his commandments.
Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Praise the Lord, ye children: praise ye the name of the Lord.
Praise Yahweh! ◄Happy are/He is pleased with► those who revere him, those who happily obey his commands.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 112:1
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Psalms 112:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ֥לְלוּ
יָ֨הּ
אַשְׁרֵי
אִ֭ישׁ
יָרֵ֣א
אֶת
יְהוָ֑ה
בְּ֝/מִצְוֺתָ֗י/ו
חָפֵ֥ץ
מְאֹֽד
הַ֥לְלוּ
hâlal
H1984
to shine
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
יָ֨הּ
Yâhh
H3050
LORD
N-proper
אַשְׁרֵי
ʼesher
H835
blessed
N-mp
אִ֭ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
יָרֵ֣א
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
V-Qal
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בְּ֝/מִצְוֺתָ֗י/ו
mitsvâh
H4687
commandment
Prep | N-fp | Suff
חָפֵ֥ץ
châphêts
H2654
to delight in
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
מְאֹֽד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 112:1
הַ֥לְלוּ
hâlal
H1984
"to shine"
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
To be foolish means to act wildly or make a show, like the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:29. It can also mean to celebrate or boast, as in Psalm 38:5.
Definition: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour) 1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine. See also: Genesis 12:15; Psalms 113:1; Psalms 5:6.
יָ֨הּ
Yâhh
H3050
"LORD"
N-proper
Jah is a shortened form of the name LORD, used in many compounds, such as names ending in -iah or -jah. It appears in the Bible as a way to refer to God.
Definition: A shortened form of the name ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) used in many compounds as the letters 'Je' or 'jah'
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: Jah, the Lord, most vehement. Compare names in '-iah,' '-jah.' See also: Exodus 15:2; Psalms 118:17; Psalms 68:5.
אַשְׁרֵי
ʼesher
H835
"blessed"
N-mp
This Hebrew word means happiness or blessedness, often used to express how happy someone is. It appears in the Bible as an interjection, similar to 'how happy!' In the KJV, it is translated as 'blessed' or 'happy'.
Definition: 1) happiness, blessedness 1a) often used as interjection 1b) blessed are
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: blessed, happy. See also: Deuteronomy 33:29; Psalms 119:2; Psalms 1:1.
אִ֭ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
יָרֵ֣א
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בְּ֝/מִצְוֺתָ֗י/ו
mitsvâh
H4687
"commandment"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word means a command or law given by God or humans, as seen in the Bible's rules and guidelines. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy. The commandments guide people's actions.
Definition: 1) commandment 1a) commandment (of man) 1b) the commandment (of God) 1c) commandment (of code of wisdom)
Usage: Occurs in 177 OT verses. KJV: (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. See also: Genesis 26:5; 1 Chronicles 28:8; Psalms 19:9.
חָפֵ֥ץ
châphêts
H2654
"to delight in"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to be pleased with something or someone. In the Bible, it describes God's delight in his people and their desire to follow him, like in Psalm 51.
Definition: 1) to delight in, take pleasure in, desire, be pleased with 1a) (Qal) 1a1) of men 1a1a) to take pleasure in, delight in 1a1b) to delight, desire, be pleased to do 1a2) of God 1a2a) to delight in, have pleasure in 1a2b) to be pleased to do
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any at all, (have, take) delight, desire, favour, like, move, be (well) pleased, have pleasure, will, would. See also: Genesis 34:19; Psalms 51:21; Psalms 18:20.
מְאֹֽד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 112:1
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- Context
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- Psalms 112:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 112:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 112:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 112:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 112:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 112:1
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 112:1
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 112:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 112:1
- Sermons on Psalms 112:1
Context — The Blessed Fear of the LORD
1Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.
2His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. 3Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 128:1 | Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways! |
| 2 | Luke 1:50 | His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | Psalms 119:47–48 | I delight in Your commandments because I love them. I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes. |
| 5 | Psalms 119:35 | Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight. |
| 6 | Psalms 115:7–13 | they have hands, but cannot feel; they have feet, but cannot walk; they cannot even clear their throats. Those who make them become like them, as do all who trust in them. O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. The LORD is mindful of us; He will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron; He will bless those who fear the LORD— small and great alike. |
| 7 | Psalms 111:10 | The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever! |
| 8 | Psalms 150:1 | Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. |
| 9 | Psalms 145:19 | He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. |
| 10 | Psalms 119:97 | Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation. |
Psalms 112:1 Summary
Psalms 112:1 is saying that when we have a deep respect and love for God, and we enjoy following His commands, we will be truly happy and blessed. This means that we trust God and want to obey Him because we know He loves us and wants the best for us, as seen in John 14:15, where Jesus says if we love Him, we will keep His commandments. By fearing God and delighting in His Word, we can experience the joy and peace that comes from a close relationship with Him, as promised in Matthew 22:37-40, where Jesus teaches us to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to fear the LORD in Psalms 112:1?
To fear the LORD means to have a deep reverence and respect for God, recognizing His power and authority, as seen in Proverbs 1:7, which says the fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.
How can I greatly delight in God's commandments?
Delighting in God's commandments involves studying and obeying them with a joyful heart, as expressed in Psalms 119:47, which says 'I will delight in Your commandments, which I love'.
Is it possible for anyone to be blessed like the man in Psalms 112:1?
Yes, according to Psalms 1:1-2, anyone who meditates on God's law day and night can be blessed, and in Jeremiah 29:13, God promises that when we seek Him with our whole heart, we will find Him.
What is the relationship between fearing God and being blessed?
Fearing God and being blessed are closely linked, as seen in Psalms 128:1, which says blessed is every one who fears the LORD, who walks in His ways, indicating that our reverence for God leads to His blessing in our lives.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my fear of the LORD in my daily life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper delight in God's commandments, and what are some specific commandments I can focus on this week?
- What are some areas of my life where I can apply the principle of fearing God and trusting in His goodness, like the man in Psalms 112:1?
- In what ways can I show my love and reverence for God's Word, and how can I make it a greater priority in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 112:1
Praise ye the Lord,.... Or, "hallelujah". This is properly the title of the psalm: Aben Ezra says it is a word of the psalmist; it shows that all that a good man is, has, or does, is from the Lord;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 112:1
Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 112:1
Psalms 112 THE This Psalm containeth a description of a good man’ s gracious disposition and carriage; as also of his blessed condition, even in this life as well as in the next. The blessedness of them that fear the Lord in this life, and in that to come, ; for which the wicked envy them, and are grieved, . The fear of God, as it is man’ s only wisdom, , so it is his only way to true happiness. That delighteth greatly in his commandments; who makes it his chief delight, care, and business to study and obey God’ s commandments. He intimates that zeal and fervency in God’ s service is essential to true piety.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 112:1
Psalms 112:1 Praise ye the LORD. Blessed [is] the man [that] feareth the LORD, [that] delighteth greatly in his commandments.Ver. 1. Praise ye the Lord] See Psalms 111:1. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord] That obediently feareth him as said before, Psalms 111:10; that feareth the Lord, as Abraham did, Genesis 22:12, who is the blessed man here described, say the Jewish doctors (Midrash Tillin in Psalms 112:1-10), because he kept the whole law from Aleph to Tau (this psalm also is alphabetical, as the former) with his whole heart, delighting in God’ s commandments, and hastening to fulfil them; as when he left his country, circumcised his family, sacrificed his son. That delighteth greatly in his commandments] And thereby showeth that his fear of God is filial and amicable, not base and servile, which ever carrieth torment along with it; and he that so feareth is not made perfect in love, 1 John 4:18; cannot but hate him whom he so feareth, for Quem metuunt oderunt.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 112:1
PSALM CXII The blessedness of the man that fears the Lord, both as it regards himself and his family, 1-3; his conduct to his family, his neighbours, and the poor, 4-9; the envy of the wicked at his prosperity, 10. NOTES ON PSALM CXII This is another of the acrostic or alphabetical Psalms, under the title Hallelujah. It is formed exactly as the preceding in the division of its verses. It has ten verses in the whole: the first eight contain each two hemistichs, beginning with a consecutive letter of the alphabet; the ninth and tenth verses, three each, making twenty-two in the whole. It is understood to have been written after the captivity, and probably by Zechariah and Haggai: to them it is ascribed by the Vulgate. Verse 1. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord] This seems to be the continuation of the preceding Psalm: there it was asserted that the beginning of wisdom was the fear of the Lord; and here the blessedness of the man who thus fears is stated. That delighteth greatly] It is not enough to fear God, we must also love him: fear will deter us from evil; love will lead us to obedience. And the more a man fears and loves God, the more obedient will he be; till at last he will delight greatly in the commandments of his Maker.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 112:1
1. Happy is the man that feareth Jehovah] This Psalm takes up and expands the last verse of the preceding Psalm. The secret and source of all true happiness and prosperity is the fear of Jehovah, which leads to a cheerful and thorough obedience to His commandments. that delighteth] A reminiscence of Psa 1:2. Cp. Psalms 40:8; Psalms 119:35; Psalms 119:97. It is the same word as in Psalms 111:2.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 112:1
Praise ye the Lord - Margin, as in Hebrew, “Hallelujah.” See the notes at Psalms 106:1. Blessed is the man - Hebrew, “The blessings of the man.” See the notes at Psalms 1:1. That is, Blessed, or happy, is such a one.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 112:1
1. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord—This is the theme of the psalm. On fearing “the Lord,” see on Psalms 111:10.
Sermons on Psalms 112:1
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(Godly Home) Part 18 - Three Mysterious Influences in the Home by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living in vital reality with God in a home. He uses the analogy of a willow tree planted by a watercourse to illustrate the |
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(Godly Home) Part 28 - the Overtaking Blessings on the Second Generation by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker expresses gratitude for the opportunity to join the congregation and share in their spiritual growth. He emphasizes the importance of parents reaching f |
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Useful for the Master - Part 11 by Jackie Pullinger | This sermon emphasizes God's purpose in allowing difficulties and poverty, highlighting how those in need may call upon Him for salvation and how the world will recognize Jesus thr |
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Practical Response Resulting From Our View of God by Lou Sutera | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the power of God's presence in a gathering of 1,700 people. He describes moments of brokenness before God and the impact of a teenager shari |
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(Through the Bible) Psalms 107-115 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of talking about God and declaring His works with rejoicing. He emphasizes that God loves when people speak often of Him and ke |
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Darkness Has Crossed a Line by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the belief in a forthcoming spiritual awakening in New York City, not due to human efforts but because darkness has crossed a line, challenging the authority |
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The Bible! by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the vital facets of the Bible, highlighting its role as the source of salvation, evidence of true faith, and the means for spiritual growth, renewal, and sur |