Psalms 112:9 meaning and explanation

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

Psalms 112:9, Berean Standard Bible

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Psalm 112 is a wisdom psalm describing the person who fears the LORD, and verse 9 pictures that person's generosity. The Hebrew verb for "scattered" suggests sowing seed widely rather than giving sparingly, and "his horn" is a common biblical image of strength and dignity, drawn from an animal's horn.

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