Psalms 112

Verse 1. Alleluia. The Jews style this, and the five following psalms, “the great Alleluia,” which they sing after eating the paschal lamb. Eusebius adds, “a psalm of Aggæus and Zacharias,” as it seems to speak of the captives, who return thanks for their deliverance; (Isaiah 45:6. and so forth Calmet.) or David has left this model of thanksgiving for all. Bert.—Children. Hebrew “slaves.” Menochius.—The Greek and Latin may signify both. Bible.—He addresses the Levites, who were addicted to God’s service, or the new converts, who were become docile like little children, (1 Peter 2:2. Psalms 8:3. Calmet.) and in a word, ( Bible.) all God’s servants. Worthington.

Hebrew: יה Yah. Psalm 112 is an acrostic poem, with each verse after the initial “Praise the LORD!” starting with a letter of the alphabet (ordered from Alef to Tav).

LORD or GOD in all caps is from the Hebrew יהוה Yahweh except when otherwise noted as being from the short form יה Yah.

Verse 3. Same. All the day long, ( Calmet.) or rather in all places. Muis. Malachi 1:10. Saint John Chrysostom

Verse 6. Earth. Providence watches over all. Psalms 137:6. Bible.—With respect to God, even those who are in heaven are low. Worthington.

Verse 7. Poor. Jesus Christ and his servants, as well as Joseph, Mardochai, &chapter 1 Kennicott. 2:8. Lu. 1:51. Calmet.

Verse 9. Children. Anna and Elizabeth, who were naturally barren, were blessed with what they so eagerly desired, by the divine power. Bible.—It may be understood of the Gentile world, after it had embraced the faith, (Saint Jerome Galatians 4:17. Saint John Chrysostom) or of the captives, (Isaiah 56:1 and 49:21. Psalms 67:7. Calmet.) though Isaias may also refer to the Church. Bible.—Joseph was wonderfully advanced in glory, and Sara, Rebecca, and so forth were made fruitful.