Psalm 112 lists many ways God blesses the one who fears Him. That "fear" is respect, reverence, obedience, etc.
Rather than focusing on what the blessings are, let me point out the actions of one who fears the Lord as seen in Psalm 112.
- He delights in God's commands
- He is gracious
- and compassionate
- and righteous
- he lends
- he gives freely to the poor
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Most people would go to verse 3: Wealth and riches are in his house. But the Psalm is not saying that God rewards with money and if you don't have money you don't have God's blessing. The entire Psalm gives the trait of a righteous man, beginning in verse 1: He fears the Lord and delights in his commandments. The Psalm goes on to state: he is gracious, compassionate, righteous...he lends, conducts his business fairly, does not fear bad news because he trusts God. Having that reputation is what having wealth means, not piling up and hoarding money and stuff.
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