Psalm 112:4 Light dawns in the darkness for the upright;
he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.
5 It is well with the man who deals generously and lends;
who conducts his affairs with justice.
6 For the righteous will never be moved;
he will be remembered forever.
7 He is not afraid of bad news;
his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.
Psalm 113:2 Blessed be the name of the Lord
from this time forth and forevermore!
3 From the rising of the sun to its setting,
the name of the Lord is to be praised!
4 The Lord is high above all nations,
and his glory above the heavens!
5 Who is like the Lord our God,
who is seated on high,
6 who looks far down
on the heavens and the earth?
7 He raises the poor from the dust
and lifts the needy from the ash heap,
8 to make them sit with princes,
with the princes of his people.
The first psalm above is a psalm of praise like the second, beginning with "Praise the Lord!" also. The man who is right with God understands His heart. He is blessed because he reflects God's character: gracious, just, merciful. Such a person is solid and stable because He seeks after Him and responds like Him: caring for the poor, needy, and hurting. How well do our lives show that we understand God?
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