Psalms 112:9

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 112:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.
Psalms 112:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 112

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He hath dispersed ... - This is another characteristic of a righteous man, and another reason of the permanent honor which will be rendered to him. The meaning is, that he is liberal; he freely scatters what he has; he divides it with those who are needy and unfortunate. One part of mankind have an overplus - have more than they need for themselves and their families - and that overplus is what is designed to meet the needs of the unfortunate, the weak, the aged, the imbecile, the infirm, who have “not” enough. It is the “treasury” of God - the “reservoir” where that is gathered which is to be distributed for the needs of the helpless and the dependent. The righteous man is one who enters…”
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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
“Dispersed - His goods, freely and liberally. Righteousness - His liberality, or the reward of it. Ever - What he gives is not lost, but indeed is the only part of his estate, which will abide with him to all eternity. Psalms 112:10”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“112:9 Paul quotes this verse in his instructions about generous giving (2 Cor 9:9).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“He: Co2 9:9 dispersed: Deu 15:11; Pro 11:24, Pro 11:25, Pro 19:17; Ecc 11:1, Ecc 11:2, Ecc 11:6; Isa 32:8, Isa 58:7, Isa 58:10; Mar 14:7; Luk 11:41, Luk 12:33, Luk 18:22; Joh 13:29; Act 4:35, Act 20:35; Rom 12:13; Co2 8:9, Co2 9:10-15; Ti1 6:18; Heb 13:16; Jam 2:15, Jam 2:16; Jo1 3:16-18 righteousness: Psa 112:3; Deu 24:13; Mat 6:4; Luk 14:12-14, Luk 16:9; Heb 6:10; Rev 22:11 horn: Psa 75:10, Psa 92:10; Sa1 2:1, Sa1 2:30 Psalms 112:10”
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