King James Version
What Does Psalms 112:9 Mean?
“He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.”
Context
7
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
8
His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
9
He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
10
The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(9) **He hath dispersed.**—The conjugation of the verb indicates a *frequent *and *customary *action.
For St. Paul’s use of this verse, see *New Test. Com. *2Corinthians 9:9.
**His horn.**—For the image of the exalted horn see Note, Psalm 75:5.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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