Psalm 112 might be titled the “early to bed early to rise
makes one healthy wealthy and wise” psalm. But it might also merit a Gospel
title as in “to whom much is given much is required.” (Luke 12:48) So even if
the psalm sees a direct correlation with “delight in the Lord’s commands” and
“wealth and riches are in their houses” the righteousness of those well off
comes from being gracious and merciful, honest and generous, by distributing
freely to the poor and conducting their affairs justly. So their hearts do not
skip a beat when evil tidings come knocking for they are secure in the
knowledge that the Lord is infinitely more generous than they are. So I guess
the best title for Psalm 112 might be from Romans 14:8 : Whether we live or
whether we die, we belong to the Lord.”
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