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Psalms 112:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 112:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 112 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Blessed Is the Man Who Fears the Lord
“Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. Praise: Heb. Hallelujah”
Psalms 112:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 112:1
The psalm begins with a beatitude: 'Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD.' 'Blessed' (Hebrew 'ashrei') indicates deep happiness, security, and divine favor. This blessedness is predicated on 'feareth the LORD' - reverent awe and worship of God (echoing Psalm 111:10). The second clause expands this: 'that delighteth greatly in his commandments.' 'Delighteth' (chafetz) means to take pleasure in, desire, and treasure. 'Greatly' intensifies this - not grudging obedience but joyful embracing of God's law. This connects fear and delight - proper fear of God produces delight in His ways rather th...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 112:1
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“who walks in his ways.”
“And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.”
“who obeys the voice of his servant? He who walks in darkness”
“because I love them.”
“for I delight in them.”
“but they don't feel. They have feet”
“Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.”
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.”
“and will save them.”
“O how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day.”