Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who delights greatly in his commandments.
ExplanationCommentary
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.