Psalms 112:4 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 112:4

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2 ^aHis descendants will be mighty on earth;
The generation of the upright will be blessed.

3 ^aWealth and riches will be in his house,
And his righteousness¹ endures forever.

4 ^aUnto the upright there arises light in the darkness;
He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

5 ^aA good man deals graciously and lends;
He will guide his affairs ^bwith discretion.

6 Surely he will never be shaken;
^aThe righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.

7 ^aHe will not be afraid of evil tidings;
His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.

8 His ^aheart is established;
^bHe will not be afraid,
Until he ^csees his desire upon his enemies.

Verse Comparison: Psalms 112:4

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American Standard Version
Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: `He is' gracious, and merciful, and righteous.

Amplified® Bible
Light arises in the darkness for the upright, gracious, compassionate, {and} just [who are in right standing with God].

Contemporary English Version
They will be so kind and merciful and good, that they will be a light in the dark for others who do the right thing.

Darby English Version
Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness; he is gracious, and merciful, and righteous.

Good News Bible
Light shines in the darkness for good people, for those who are merciful, kind, and just.

King James Version
Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

New American Standard Bible
Light arises in the darkness for the upright; {He is} gracious and compassionate and righteous.

New International Version
Even in darkness light dawns for the upright,
for the gracious and compassionate and righteous man.

New King James Version
Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness;
He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Light arises in the darkness for the upright; He shows graciousness, compassion, and righteousness.

Revised Standard Version
Light rises in the darkness for the upright; the LORD is gracious, merciful, and righteous.

Young's Literal Translation
Light hath risen in darkness to the upright, Gracious, and merciful, and righteous.

New English Translation
In the darkness a light¹ shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just.²

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