1. Blessed is the Man Psalm 112

2. Psalm 112
Author & time unknown
Companion to Psalm 111
Acrostic (Hebrew alphabet)
Psa. 111 addresses the character of God, Psalm 112 addresses the character of the man of God

3. Hallelujah A English transliteration of the Hebrew word
A word found 23 times in psalms (only). First (104), last (150)
Always at beginning or end of psalm. Usually in groups.
“Praise the LORD”
We are reminded that it addresses YHWH and thus should be used with due reverence (cf. Psa. 111:9)

4. Blessed is the Righteous
He fears the Lord!
Where true service begins
Prov. 1:7, the beginning of knowledge
Prov. 9:10, the beginning of wisdom
Prov. 19:23, leads to life
Reverence – Heb. 12:28
1 John 4:18-19

5. Blessed is the Righteous
He delights greatly in His commandments
True reverence cannot be separated from true obedience
Psalm 1:1-2
Matt. 7:21-23, Luke 6:46
1 John 5:2-3

6. Blessed is the Righteous
His descendants will be mighty on the earth…wealth and riches…
The blessedness of serving God
But the ungodly seem to prosper, Cf. Psalm 2:1-3
Maybe so in this life, but is it lasting?

7. Blessed is the Righteous
His descendants will be mighty on the earth…
Righteousness is the right and honorable way!
Matthew 5:3, the meek inherit the earth.
Integrity, morality, honesty, virtue, etc. These are good and build societies

8. Blessed is the Righteous
His descendants will be mighty on the earth…
Longer life often achieved through wiser choices. Better quality of life
Good attitudes cannot be stopped (cf. Matt. 10:28)
Avoiding unhealthy and ungodly habits
Wise management of resources often leads to prosperity
Children blessed – Prov. 22:6, cf. 2 Tim. 1:3-5

9. Blessed is the Righteous
“His righteousness endures forever” (3)
Such qualities sustain a nation! Prov. 14:34
BUT the godly look beyond this life, 2 Pet. 3:13, 1 Tim. 4:8

10. Blessed is the Righteous
“Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness” (4)
Light is associated with God and goodness this life1 John 1:5-7
Wisdom preserves us Prov. 2:10-11
Hope!

11. Blessed is the Righteous
“He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous” (4)
A pleasant person
Qualities of God – Psa.111:3-4
We strive to imitate Him Eph. 5:1, 1 Cor. 11:1
The world needs these qualities!

12. Blessed is the Righteous
“A good man deals graciously and lends” (5)
The unselfish life.
Worldly possessions not his ultimate goal
Prov. 19:17“He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, And He will pay back what he has given.”
Luke 6:35

13. Blessed is the Righteous
“He will guide his affairs with discretion” (5)
Wisdom in conduct. Considers long term effects
Eph. 5:15, circumspectly Col. 4:5, walk in wisdom

14. Blessed is the Righteous
“Surely he will never be shaken” (6)
Grounded! He will not move away from God.
Psa. 1:3, Matt. 7:24-27, wise and foolish builders

15. Blessed is the Righteous
“The righteous will be an everlasting remembrance” (6)
Established by God!
Heb. 6:10 cf. Matthew 10:42, even a cup of cold water

16. Blessed is the Righteous
“He will not be afraid of evil tidings” (7)
Through we face troubles here, such do not ultimately defeat us
Cf. Matt. 10:28
Heb. 13:5-6

17. Blessed is the Righteous
“His heart is steadfast…established…” (7-8)
With discretion and resolve he moves forward
1 Cor. 15:58, steadfast, immovable; Galatians 6:9

18. Blessed is the Righteous
“Until he sees his desire upon his enemies (8)
Not wishing evil on them cf. Rom. 12:14, 17-21; Matt. 5:43-44
He desires good for them – that they turn to God that justice prevails let God take care of them 2 Thess. 1:6-10

19. Blessed is the Righteous
NOTE: In all these things, sometimes the worldly and ungodly possess them!
It does not make them righteous.
IT demonstrates that God is RIGHT in His instructions!
With God we have real and lasting purpose!

20. Reward of the Godly and Wicked
The godly – he has dispersed abroad, given to the poor (9)
Because of these qualities…
His righteousness endures forever, His horn will be exalted with honor! Rev. 14:13, Matt. 25:41

21. Reward of the Godly and Wicked
The wicked– he will see it and be grieved (10)
In torments, he will consider his conduct! Cf. Luke 16:23-31, the rich man
Matt. 8:12, 25:30, etc. weeping and gnashing of teeth
His desires WILL perish!

22. Are you blessed in the LORD?