Psalm 112:9 “He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endur…”

Psalm 112:9

He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.

World English Bible

He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.

American Standard Version

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.

Geneva Bible 1599

He hath distributed and giuen to ye poore: his righteousnesse remaineth for euer: his horne shalbe exalted with glory.

Darby Translation

He scattereth abroad, he giveth to the needy; his righteousness abideth for ever: his horn shall be exalted with honour.

Young's Literal Translation

He hath scattered — hath given to the needy, His righteousness is standing for ever, His horn is exalted with honour.

Bible in Basic English

He has given with open hands to the poor; his righteousness is for ever; his horn will be lifted up with honour.

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Cross references

“He”

2 Corinthians 9:9

2 Corinthians 9:9 · BSB

As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”

“dispersed”

Hebrews 13:16 Isaiah 58:7 Isaiah 58:10 Romans 12:13 1 Timothy 6:18 1 John 3:16–18

Hebrews 13:16 · BSB

And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Isaiah 58:7 · BSB

Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

Isaiah 58:10 · BSB

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.

Romans 12:13 · BSB

Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

1 Timothy 6:18 · BSB

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

1 John 3:16–18 · BSB

By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

“righteousness”

Hebrews 6:10 Luke 14:12–14 Revelation 22:11 Psalm 112:3 Deuteronomy 24:13 Luke 16:9

Hebrews 6:10 · BSB

For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

Luke 14:12–14 · BSB

Then Jesus said to the man who had invited Him, “When you host a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or brothers or relatives or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return, and you will be repai…

Revelation 22:11 · BSB

Let the unrighteous continue to be unrighteous, and the vile continue to be vile; let the righteous continue to practice righteousness, and the holy continue to be holy.”

Psalm 112:3 · BSB

Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.

Deuteronomy 24:13 · BSB

be sure to return it to him by sunset, so that he may sleep in his own cloak and bless you, and this will be credited to you as righteousness before the LORD your God.

Luke 16:9 · BSB

I tell you, use worldly wealth to make friends for yourselves so that when it is gone, they will welcome you into eternal dwellings.

“horn”

Psalm 75:10 Psalm 92:10 1 Samuel 2:1 1 Samuel 2:30

Psalm 75:10 · BSB

“All the horns of the wicked I will cut off, but the horns of the righteous will be exalted.”

Psalm 92:10 · BSB

But You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; with fine oil I have been anointed.

1 Samuel 2:1 · BSB

At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.

1 Samuel 2:30 · BSB

Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who hono…

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

8His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.

10The wicked man will see and be grieved; he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the desires of the wicked will perish.

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