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Psalms 112:1–3

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PRAISE ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
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From verse 1

  1. Psalms 128:1Rank 1 from verse 1
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    1BLESSED is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways.

  2. Luke 1:50Rank 2 from verse 1
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    50And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

  3. Isaiah 50:10Rank 3 from verse 1
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    10¶ Who is among you that feareth the Lord, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon his God.

  4. Psalms 119:47–48Rank 4 from verse 1
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    47And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.

    48My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.

  5. Psalms 119:35Rank 5 from verse 1
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    35Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.

From verse 2

  1. Genesis 17:7Rank 1 from verse 2
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    7And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.

  2. Proverbs 20:7Rank 2 from verse 2
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    7The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.

  3. Psalms 37:26Rank 3 from verse 2
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    26He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.

  4. Acts 2:39Rank 4 from verse 2
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    39For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

  5. Psalms 25:13Rank 5 from verse 2
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    13His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.

From verse 3

  1. Proverbs 15:6Rank 1 from verse 3
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    6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

  2. Proverbs 3:16Rank 2 from verse 3
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    16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

  3. Matthew 6:33Rank 3 from verse 3
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    33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

  4. Isaiah 33:6Rank 4 from verse 3
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    6And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.

  5. Philippians 4:18–19Rank 5 from verse 3
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    18But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.

    19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 112:1

COMBINED MEANING

praise

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1. Commendation, thanksgiving, honour, or good report. 2. To commend, thank, honour, or declare excellence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

blessed

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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

delighteth

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Third-person singular present form of delight. Takes or gives great pleasure or satisfaction.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

commandments

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Commands, orders, or prescribed requirements issued by one who commands.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 112:2

COMBINED MEANING

seed

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Sense 1: The reproductive substance of a plant or creature, especially what is sown to produce after its kind. Sense 2: Offspring, descendants, or lineage. Sense 3: A beginning, source, or thing sown that produces a result.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

mighty

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Possessing or displaying great strength, power, ability, rank, or effect.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

upon

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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

upright

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1. Honest, just, or morally right; also a person so characterized. 2. Straight, erect, or standing up.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

blessed

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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 112:3

COMBINED MEANING

wealth

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1. Riches, possessions, or material resources. 2. Prosperity, welfare, or well-being.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

endureth

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Sense 1: Continues, remains, lasts, or abides. Sense 2: Bears or withstands hardship.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for ever

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1. Without end; for all time. 2. Continually or permanently throughout the duration in view.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ever

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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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1PRAISE ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.

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2His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

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3Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

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4Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

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