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To You I Lift Up My Soul
…12Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him.13His soulwill dwellin prosperity,and his descendantswill inheritthe land.14The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.…

Treasury of Scripture

His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.

His soul

Deuteronomy 33:12,26-29
And of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by him;and the LORD shall cover him all the day long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders…

Proverbs 1:33
But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the LORDtendeth to life: andhe that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

dwell at ease [heb.

Psalm 31:19
Oh how greatis thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee;which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!

Psalm 36:8
They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.

Psalm 63:5
My soul shall be satisfied aswith marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praisethee with joyful lips:

his seed

Psalm 37:26
He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seedis blessed.

Psalm 69:36
The seed also of his servants shall inherit it: and they that love his name shall dwell therein.

Psalm 112:2
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

inherit

Psalm 37:11,22,29
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace…

Ezekiel 33:24-26
Son of man, they that inhabit those wastes of the land of Israel speak, saying, Abraham was one, and he inherited the land: but weare many; the land is given us for inheritance…

Matthew 5:5
Blessedare the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

AbideChildrenDescendantsDwellEarthEaseFullGoodHeritageInheritPossessProsperitySeedSoulSpendAbideChildrenDescendantsDwellEarthEaseFullGoodHeritageInheritPossessProsperitySeedSoulSpend1.David's confidence in prayer
7.He prays for remission of sins
16.and for help in affliction

His soul will dwell in prosperity
This phrase suggests a deep, spiritual well-being rather than mere material wealth. In biblical context, prosperity often refers to a state of peace and fulfillment that comes from a right relationship with God. The Hebrew word for "soul" (nephesh) encompasses the whole being, indicating that this promise is holistic. The idea of dwelling in prosperity echoes the blessings of obedience found inDeuteronomy 28, where God promises blessings for those who follow His commandments. This prosperity is not just physical but includes spiritual richness and contentment, aligning with the New Testament teaching in 3John 1:2, where John prays for the well-being of the soul.

and his descendants will inherit the land
This phrase connects to the Abrahamic Covenant, where God promised Abraham that his descendants would inherit the land of Canaan (Genesis 12:7). The land represents God's promise and faithfulness, a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament. In a historical and cultural context, land inheritance was a sign of stability and blessing, crucial for the survival and prosperity of a family or tribe. This promise also points to a future hope, as seen in the New Testament, where believers are described as heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17). The land can be seen as a type of the eternal inheritance promised to believers, a theme that culminates in the new heaven and new earth described inRevelation 21.

1.David
Traditionally attributed as the author ofPsalm 25, David was the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his role in establishing Jerusalem as the central place of worship.

2.Israel
The nation chosen by God, often referred to in the Psalms as the people who inherit God's promises and blessings.

3.The Land
In the context of Israel, "the land" often refers to the Promised Land, a central theme in the Old Testament representing God's covenant and blessings.Prosperity of the Soul
True prosperity is not merely material but involves the well-being of the soul. A life aligned with God's will leads to spiritual richness and fulfillment.

Generational Blessings
Our faithfulness to God can have lasting impacts on future generations. Living a life of obedience and trust in God sets a foundation for our descendants to inherit spiritual and sometimes material blessings.

Covenant Promises
God's promises are often tied to His covenant with His people. Understanding our place in God's covenant through Christ can help us claim the spiritual inheritance promised to us.

Obedience and Inheritance
Obedience to God's commandments is closely linked to receiving His promises. Reflect on areas of life where obedience can lead to spiritual and practical blessings.

Trust in God's Timing
The fulfillment of God's promises may not always be immediate. Trusting in His timing and faithfulness is crucial for experiencing His prosperity and inheritance.Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 25

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How do Psalm 112:1-2's promises of blessed descendants align with historical records showing many faithful believers who faced familial hardship or extinction?

What are the main themes of the Bible's books?(13)Shall dwell.--Literally,shall lodge the night(comp. margin); but here, as inPsalm 49:12, with added sense of permanency.

Verse 13. -His soul shalldwell at case; rather,his soul shall dwell in bliss;i.e. he shall enjoy, while on earth, blessings of every kind.And his seed shall inherit the earth. His posterity after him shall be continued upon the earth, and shall prosper (comp.Psalm 37:11, 22, 29). There is a tendency in righteousness to "inherit the earth," only held in check by accidental and (it may be) temporary circumstances (see Butler's' Analogy,' pt. 1. ch. 3, pp. 78, 79).

Parallel Commentaries ...


His soul
נַ֭פְשׁוֹ(nap̄·šōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5315:A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

will dwell
תָּלִ֑ין(tā·lîn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3885:To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate

in prosperity,
בְּט֣וֹב(bə·ṭō·wḇ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2896:Pleasant, agreeable, good

and his descendants
וְ֝זַרְע֗וֹ(wə·zar·‘ōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2233:Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

will inherit
יִ֣ירַשׁ(yî·raš)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3423:To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin

the land.
אָֽרֶץ׃(’ā·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776:Earth, land


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