Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. New Living Translation Light shines in the darkness for the godly. They are generous, compassionate, and righteous. English Standard Version Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous. Berean Standard Bible Light dawns in the darkness for the upright—for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous. King James Bible Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. New King James Version Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness; He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. New American Standard Bible Light shines in the darkness for the upright; He is gracious, compassionate, and righteous. NASB 1995 Light arises in the darkness for the upright; He is gracious and compassionate and righteous. NASB 1977 Light arises in the darkness for the upright; He is gracious and compassionate and righteous. Legacy Standard Bible Light arises in the darkness for the upright; He is gracious and compassionate and righteous. Amplified Bible Light arises in the darkness for the upright; He is gracious and compassionate and righteous (upright—in right standing with God). Christian Standard Bible Light shines in the darkness for the upright. He is gracious, compassionate, and righteous. Holman Christian Standard Bible Light shines in the darkness for the upright. He is gracious, compassionate, and righteous. American Standard Version Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: He is gracious, and merciful, and righteous. Contemporary English Version They will be so kind and merciful and good, that they will be a light in the dark for others who do the right thing. English Revised Version Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. GOD'S WORD® Translation Light will shine in the dark for a decent person. He is merciful, compassionate, and fair. Good News Translation Light shines in the darkness for good people, for those who are merciful, kind, and just. International Standard Version A light shines in the darkness for the upright, for the one who is gracious, compassionate, and just. Majority Standard Bible Light dawns in the darkness for the upright?for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous. NET Bible In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just. New Heart English Bible Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous. Webster's Bible Translation To the upright there ariseth light in darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. World English Bible Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionLight has risen in darkness to the upright, "" Gracious, and merciful, and righteous. Young's Literal Translation Light hath risen in darkness to the upright, Gracious, and merciful, and righteous. Smith's Literal Translation Light arose in darkness to the upright: merciful and compassionate and just. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTo the righteous a light is risen up in darkness: he is merciful, and compassionate and just. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Light shines through the darkness for the upright; gracious, compassionate, and righteous. New Revised Standard Version They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright; they are gracious, merciful, and righteous. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTo the upright there shines a light in the darkness; he is gracious and full of compassion upon the righteous. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Light shines in the darkness to the upright and he shows love upon the righteous. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Unto the upright He shineth as a light in the darkness, Gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. Brenton Septuagint Translation To the upright light has sprung up in darkness: he is pitiful, and merciful, and righteous. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Blessed is the Man who Fears the LORD…3Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. 4Light dawns in the darkness for the upright— for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous. 5It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.… Cross References Isaiah 58:10 and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday. Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Proverbs 4:18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 60:1-3 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Ephesians 5:8-9 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, / for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. Luke 1:78-79 because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, / to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” Job 11:17 Your life will be brighter than noonday; its darkness will be like the morning. 1 John 1:5-7 And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. / If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned. Philippians 2:15 so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world Malachi 4:2 “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. Acts 13:47 For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” Daniel 12:3 Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever. Treasury of Scripture To the upright there rises light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. there ariseth Psalm 37:6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. Psalm 97:11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Job 11:17 And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning. he is gracious Psalm 106:1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Luke 6:36 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. 2 Corinthians 8:8,9 I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love… righteous Titus 2:11,12 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, … 1 John 2:29 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him. 1 John 3:7,10 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous… Jump to Previous Arises Ariseth Compassion Compassionate Dark Darkness Dawns Full Grace Gracious Light Merciful Pity Righteous Risen Rises Shineth Shining UprightJump to Next Arises Ariseth Compassion Compassionate Dark Darkness Dawns Full Grace Gracious Light Merciful Pity Righteous Risen Rises Shineth Shining UprightPsalm 112 1. Godliness has the promises of this life4. And of the life to come 10. The prosperity of the godly shall be an eyesore to the wicked Light dawns in the darkness for the upright This phrase suggests hope and divine intervention in times of trouble. Biblically, light often symbolizes God's presence and guidance (Psalm 27:1, John 8:12). The "upright" refers to those who live in accordance with God's laws, reflecting integrity and moral character. In a historical context, the imagery of light breaking through darkness would resonate with ancient Israelites, who experienced literal darkness in the wilderness and metaphorical darkness during periods of exile and oppression. This phrase can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate light in the darkness, bringing salvation and truth to humanity. for the gracious compassionate and righteous Persons / Places / Events 1. The UprightRefers to those who live in accordance with God's laws and principles. In the context of Psalm 112, the upright are those who fear the Lord and delight in His commandments. 2. Light Symbolizes guidance, hope, and divine presence. In the Hebrew context, "light" often represents God's favor and truth. 3. Darkness Represents adversity, ignorance, or evil. It is the challenging circumstances in which the upright find themselves. 4. Gracious Describes a person who shows kindness and mercy to others, reflecting God's own nature. 5. Compassionate and Righteous Attributes of those who are aligned with God's will, showing empathy and living justly. Teaching Points The Role of Light in the Believer's LifeLight represents God's guidance and presence. As believers, we are called to seek His light in times of darkness and trust that He will illuminate our path. Attributes of the Upright Being gracious, compassionate, and righteous are not just ideals but practical attributes that should define our daily interactions and decisions. Responding to Darkness In times of adversity, believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith, knowing that God's light will dawn and provide clarity and hope. Reflecting God's Character As followers of Christ, we are to embody His attributes, showing grace and compassion to others, thus becoming a reflection of His righteousness. The Impact of Righteous Living Living righteously not only benefits the individual but also serves as a testimony to others, drawing them towards the light of Christ.(4) Ariseth . . .--The Hebrew verb is commonly used of the sunrise. (Comp. Psalm 97:11; Isaiah 58:8.) For the good man the darkest night of trouble and sorrow will have a dawn of hope. He is gracious . . .--The Authorised Version is right in making this a description of the upright man's character. The construction certainly at first appears strange, since "the upright" is in the plural, while the epithets in this clause resume the singular of Psalm 112:3. This may be best explained by treating the first clause of this verse as a familiar proverbial saying, which the poet introduces, as a quotation, without changing the number to suit his own construction. Verse 4. - Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness. God's Word is "a lantern unto their feet, and a light unto their paths" (Psalm 119:105) - sufficient under most circumstances to guide their steps aright. When this is not enough, he vouchsafes an inward light to them (Psalm 27:1; Psalm 36:9; Isaiah 58:10; Isaiah 49:6, etc.). He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. It is a very forced interpretation to understand this as said of Jehovah. The entire subject of the psalm is the righteous, God-like man. In him are reflected shadows of all the Divine qualities.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Lightא֭וֹר (’ō·wr) Noun - common singular Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary dawns זָ֘רַ֤ח (zā·raḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2224: To irradiate, to rise, to appear in the darkness בַּחֹ֣שֶׁךְ (ba·ḥō·šeḵ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2822: The dark, darkness, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness for the upright, לַיְשָׁרִ֑ים (lay·šā·rîm) Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 3477: Straight, right for the one who is gracious, חַנּ֖וּן (ḥan·nūn) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2587: Gracious compassionate, וְרַח֣וּם (wə·ra·ḥūm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7349: Compassionate and righteous. וְצַדִּֽיק׃ (wə·ṣad·dîq) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous Links Psalm 112:4 NIVPsalm 112:4 NLT Psalm 112:4 ESV Psalm 112:4 NASB Psalm 112:4 KJV Psalm 112:4 BibleApps.com Psalm 112:4 Biblia Paralela Psalm 112:4 Chinese Bible Psalm 112:4 French Bible Psalm 112:4 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 112:4 Light dawns in the darkness (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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