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Psalms 112:9

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He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
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  1. Hebrews 13:16Rank 1 from verse 9
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    16But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

  2. Psalms 75:10Rank 2 from verse 9
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    10All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.

  3. 2 Corinthians 9:9–15Rank 3 from verse 9
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    9(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.

    10Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)

    11Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.

    12For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;

    13Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;

    14And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.

    15Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.

  4. James 2:15–16Rank 4 from verse 9
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    15If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

    16And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?

  5. 1 John 3:16–18Rank 5 from verse 9
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    16Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

    17But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

    18My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

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Psalms 112:9

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dispersed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of disperse, meaning to scatter, spread, distribute, or send persons or things apart among different places, peoples, or hearers.

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endureth

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

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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.

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for ever

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

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ever

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

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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

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exalted

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Raised, lifted up, set on high, promoted, honoured, magnified, praised, or increased in position, power, safety, expression, or estimation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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honour

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Sense 1: Esteem, respect, dignity, glory, distinction, or exalted standing. Sense 2: To esteem, respect, acknowledge, reward, or adorn.

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8His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.

9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.

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10The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.

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