Psalms 112:2–3
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
His seed shall bee mightie vpon earth: the generation of the vpright shalbe blessed.
Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Wealth and riches shalbe in his house: and his righteousnesse endureth for euer.
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- Genesis 17:7Rank 1 from verse 2
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.
7And I will establish my couenant betweene me and thee, and thy seede after thee, in their generations for an euerlasting couenant, to bee a God vnto thee, and to thy seed after thee.
- Proverbs 20:7Rank 2 from verse 2
- Psalms 37:26Rank 3 from verse 2
- Psalms 25:13Rank 5 from verse 2
- Jeremiah 32:39Rank 6 from verse 2
- Psalms 102:28Rank 7 from verse 2
- Genesis 22:17–18Rank 8 from verse 2
17That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;
18And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.
17That in blessing I will blesse thee, and in multiplying, I will multiply thy seed as the starres of the heauen, and as the sand which is vpon the sea †shore, and thy seed shall possesse the gate of his enemies.
18*And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because thou hast obeyed my voice.
From verse 3
- Proverbs 15:6Rank 1 from verse 3
- Proverbs 3:16Rank 2 from verse 3
- Matthew 6:33Rank 3 from verse 3
- Isaiah 33:6Rank 4 from verse 3
- Philippians 4:18–19Rank 5 from verse 3
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.
18But ‖I haue all, and abound. I am full, hauing receiued of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.
19But my God shall supply all your need, according to his riches in glory, by Christ Iesus.
- Psalms 112:9Rank 6 from verse 3
- 1 Timothy 6:6–8Rank 7 from verse 3
6But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
6But godlinesse with contentment is great gaine.
7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certaine we can cary nothing out.
8And hauing food and raiment let vs be therewith content.
- 2 Corinthians 6:10Rank 8 from verse 3
- Psalms 111:10Rank 9 from verse 3
- Psalms 111:3Rank 10 from verse 3
- Isaiah 32:17Rank 11 from verse 3
- Isaiah 51:8Rank 12 from verse 3
8For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them like wool: but my righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation from generation to generation.
8For the moth shall eate them vp like a garment, and the worme shal eate them like wooll: but my righteousnes shalbe for euer; and my saluation from generation to generation.
- Matthew 24:22–24Rank 13 from verse 3
22And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.
23Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.
24For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
22And except those dayes should be shortned, there should no flesh be saued: but for the elects sake, those dayes shall be shortned.
23*Then if any man shall say vnto you, Loe, heere is Christ, or there: beleeue it not.
24For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shal shew great signes and wonders: insomuch that (if it were possible,) they shall deceiue the very elect.
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Psalms 112:2
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
An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Possessing or displaying great strength, power, ability, rank, or effect.
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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.
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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.
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generation
Offspring, a family line, people of one age, or the period of a lifetime.
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1. Honest, just, or morally right; also a person so characterized. 2. Straight, erect, or standing up.
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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.
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Psalms 112:3
1. Riches, possessions, or material resources. 2. Prosperity, welfare, or well-being.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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.
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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.
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righteousness
The state or character of being righteous; justice, uprightness, or conformity to what is right.
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Sense 1: Continues, remains, lasts, or abides. Sense 2: Bears or withstands hardship.
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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.
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1. Without end; for all time. 2. Continually or permanently throughout the duration in view.
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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.
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1PRAISE ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
1¶ †Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his Commaundements.
2His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
2His seed shall bee mightie vpon earth: the generation of the vpright shalbe blessed.
Selected passage3Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
3Wealth and riches shalbe in his house: and his righteousnesse endureth for euer.
Selected passage4Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
4Unto the vpright there ariseth light in the darknesse: hee is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.