Psalms 112:3

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 112:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Wealth and riches are in his house; And his righteousness endureth for ever.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Wealth and riches are in his house; And his righteousness endureth for ever.
Psalms 112:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 112

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3Wealth and riches are in his house; And his righteousness endureth for ever.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Wealth and riches shall be in his house, etc.] In his family; if not possessed by him, yet by his posterity: though rather this signifies spiritual riches, the riches of grace, the unsearchable riches of Christ, durable riches and righteousness; seeing it is connected with an everlasting righteousness, as in the next clause. And his righteousness endureth for ever; he is not hurt by his temporal riches, as others are, the prodigal, the covetous, and formal professor; he continues the good and righteous man he was, notwithstanding his riches. Some understand this of his liberality with his riches, as alms deeds are sometimes called righteousness; (see <19B209>Psalm 112:9 <400601>Matthew 6:1)…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Wealth and riches shall be in his house - The Septuagint and the Vulgate render this, “glory and riches shall be in his house.” The word, however, properly means riches or wealth, and the two terms are used apparently to convey the idea that wealth or property in “varied forms” would be in his house; that is, not merely gold and silver, but all that was understood to constitute wealth - variety of garments, articles of furniture, etc. This promise is of the same nature as that of the previous verse. It pertains to a general truth in regard to the influence of religion in promoting prosperity. Compare the notes at 1 Timothy 4:8. And his righteousness endureth for ever - That is, The effects…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Righteousness - The fruit or reward of his righteousness, which is God's blessing upon his estate. Psalms 112:4”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Wealth: Pro 3:16, Pro 15:6; Isa 33:6; Mat 6:33; Co2 6:10; Phi 4:18, Phi 4:19; Ti1 6:6-8 and his: Psa 112:9, Psa 111:3, Psa 111:10; Isa 32:17, Isa 51:8; Mat 24:22-24 Psalms 112:4”
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