I memorized Psalm 112.1 – 9 in the NIV (1984 version) decades ago. I can’t remember specifically which part appealed to me, but I meditate on it frequently. Maybe because I want to be a “…gracious and compassionate and righteous man.” You may have noticed my quoting “he will have no fear” recently, applied to two 2025 surgeries and the sale of our Monument house. Part of verse 9 is quoted in the giving promises of 2 Corinthians 9.6 – 11, another passage I have memorized.

I offer Psalm 112 for you here, still in NIV (1984) without further comment. Be blessed!

Praise the Lord . Blessed is the man who fears the Lord , who finds great delight in his commands. His children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.

Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for the gracious and compassionate and righteous man. Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely, who conducts his affairs with justice.

Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered forever. He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look in triumph on his foes.

He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor, his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.