Psalms 112:9

“He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

He hath dispersed, he hath giuen to the poore: his righteousnesse endureth for euer; his horne shalbe exalted with honour.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

He has given freely to the poor, His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted in honor.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.
- American Standard Version (1901)

He has given with open hands to the poor; his righteousness is for ever; his horn will be lifted up with honour.
- Basic English Bible

He scattereth abroad, he giveth to the needy; his righteousness abideth for ever: his horn shall be exalted with honour.
- Darby Bible

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.
- Webster's Bible

He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.
- World English Bible

He hath scattered -- hath given to the needy, His righteousness is standing for ever, His horn is exalted with honour.
- Youngs Literal Bible

He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the needy; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted in honour.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 112:9


112:9 Dispersed - His goods, freely and liberally. Righteousness - His liberality, or the reward of it. Ever - What he gives is not lost, but indeed is the only part of his estate, which will abide with him to all eternity.


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