Psalms 112:2

Psalms 112:1 web — Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments.

World English Bible

"Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments."

— Psalms 112:1, World English Bible

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KJV
“Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.”
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ASV
“Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, That delighteth greatly in his commandments. ”
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NET
“Praise the LORD! How blessed is the one who obeys the LORD, who takes great delight in keeping his commands.”
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DRB
“Praise the Lord, ye children: praise ye the name of the Lord.”
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BBE
“Let the Lord be praised. Happy is the man who gives honour to the Lord, and has great delight in his laws.”
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KJVA
“Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.”
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Psalms 112 — Context

Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments.

His seed will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed.

Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever.

Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous.

Psalms 112:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 112:1 say?

Psalms 112:1 in the World English Bible reads: “Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments.”

Where is Psalms 112:1 in the Bible?

Psalms 112:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 112, verse 1.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 112:1.

What translation should I read Psalms 112:1 in?

Psalms 112:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 112:1?

Psalms 112:1 reads (WEB): “Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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