Psalm 112:2
New International Version
Their children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.

New Living Translation
Their children will be successful everywhere; an entire generation of godly people will be blessed.

English Standard Version
His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.

Berean Standard Bible
His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.

King James Bible
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

New King James Version
His descendants will be mighty on earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed.

New American Standard Bible
His descendants will be mighty on the earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed.

NASB 1995
His descendants will be mighty on earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed.

NASB 1977
His descendants will be mighty on earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed.

Legacy Standard Bible
His seed will be mighty on earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed.

Amplified Bible
His descendants will be mighty on earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed.

Christian Standard Bible
His descendants will be powerful in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
His descendants will be powerful in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.

American Standard Version
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: The generation of the upright shall be blessed.

Contemporary English Version
Their descendants will have great power in the land, because the LORD blesses all who do right.

English Revised Version
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
His descendants will grow strong on the earth. The family of a decent person will be blessed.

Good News Translation
The good man's children will be powerful in the land; his descendants will be blessed.

International Standard Version
His descendants will be powerful in the land, a generation of the upright who will be blessed.

Majority Standard Bible
His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.

NET Bible
His descendants will be powerful on the earth; the godly will be blessed.

New Heart English Bible
His descendants will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed.

Webster's Bible Translation
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

World English Bible
His offspring will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
His seed is mighty in the earth, "" The generation of the upright is blessed.

Young's Literal Translation
Mighty in the earth is his seed, The generation of the upright is blessed.

Smith's Literal Translation
His seed shall be great in the earth: the generation of the upright shall be praised.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the righteous shall be blessed.

Catholic Public Domain Version
His offspring will be powerful on the earth. The generation of the upright will be blessed.

New American Bible
His descendants shall be mighty in the land, a generation of the upright will be blessed.

New Revised Standard Version
Their descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
His descendants shall be mighty upon earth; he shall be blessed in the generation of the upright.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
His seed shall be mighty in the Earth and he will be blessed in the generation of the righteous ones.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
His seed shall be mighty upon earth; The generation of the upright shall be blessed.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
His seed shall be mighty in the earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Blessed is the Man who Fears the LORD
1Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments. 2His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. 3Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.…

Cross References
Genesis 17:7
I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you.

Genesis 22:17-18
I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. / And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”

Exodus 20:6
but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.

Deuteronomy 7:9
Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.

Deuteronomy 28:4
The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks.

1 Kings 2:4
and so that the LORD may fulfill His promise to me: ‘If your descendants take heed to walk faithfully before Me with all their heart and soul, you will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’

1 Chronicles 17:11-14
And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ...

Psalm 25:13
His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land.

Psalm 37:26
They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing.

Psalm 102:28
The children of Your servants will dwell securely, and their descendants will be established before You.”

Proverbs 11:21
Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.

Isaiah 44:3
For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring.

Isaiah 61:9
Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed.

Jeremiah 32:39
I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.

Acts 2:39
This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.”


Treasury of Scripture

His seed shall be mighty on earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

Psalm 25:13
His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.

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

Psalm 102:28
The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee.

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His descendants
The phrase "His descendants" refers to the offspring or progeny of a person who fears the Lord and delights in His commandments, as described in the preceding verse. In Hebrew, the word used is "זַרְעוֹ" (zar'o), which can mean seed, offspring, or descendants. This term is often used in the Old Testament to denote not just biological children but also spiritual heirs or those who carry on a legacy of faith. The promise of blessings upon one's descendants is a recurring theme in the Bible, emphasizing the generational impact of a life lived in obedience to God. This highlights the importance of a godly heritage and the influence of a righteous life on future generations.

will be mighty
The phrase "will be mighty" suggests strength, influence, and prominence. The Hebrew word here is "גִּבּוֹר" (gibbor), which can mean strong, mighty, or valiant. This term is often used in the Old Testament to describe warriors or people of great strength and courage. In the context of this verse, it implies that the descendants of the righteous will possess qualities of leadership and strength, not necessarily in a physical sense, but in moral and spiritual fortitude. This promise reflects the biblical principle that those who walk in God's ways will be empowered and equipped to make a significant impact in their communities and beyond.

in the land
The phrase "in the land" refers to the physical and spiritual territory that the descendants will inhabit. In the Hebrew context, "בָּאָרֶץ" (ba'aretz) often denotes the Promised Land, a place of blessing and divine provision. This phrase can also symbolize the sphere of influence or the area where one's life and legacy are evident. The promise that the descendants will be mighty "in the land" suggests that their influence will be recognized and respected in their community and nation. It underscores the idea that a life rooted in God's principles will bear fruit that extends beyond personal boundaries, impacting the broader society.

the generation of the upright
The phrase "the generation of the upright" refers to a group of people characterized by their righteousness and integrity. The Hebrew word for "upright" is "יָשָׁר" (yashar), which means straight, right, or just. This term is used throughout the Bible to describe those who live in accordance with God's laws and principles. The "generation of the upright" implies a community or lineage of people who are committed to living righteously. This phrase highlights the collective impact of individuals who choose to follow God's ways, suggesting that their influence will extend beyond their immediate family to affect their entire generation.

will be blessed
The phrase "will be blessed" conveys the idea of divine favor and prosperity. The Hebrew word "יְבֹרָךְ" (yevorach) means to be blessed, to be praised, or to be adored. In the biblical context, blessing is often associated with God's provision, protection, and presence. This promise of blessing is not limited to material wealth but encompasses spiritual well-being, joy, and fulfillment. The assurance that the generation of the upright "will be blessed" serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to those who honor Him. It encourages believers to trust in God's promises, knowing that a life of righteousness will result in His abundant blessings.

(2) Mighty.--In the sense of wealthy, as in Ruth 2:1.

Verse 2. - His seed shall be mighty upon earth. The phrase used of Nimrod in Genesis 10:8, but not necessarily to be taken in exactly the same sense; rather as gibor hail in Ruth 2:1 and 1 Samuel 9:1, "wealthy, prosperous." The generation of the upright shall be blessed; i.e., shall receive blessing from the Most High, and shall therefore prosper. To be blessed in one's seed was, under the old covenant, the highest of blessings.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
His descendants
זַרְע֑וֹ (zar·‘ōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

will be
יִהְיֶ֣ה (yih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

mighty
גִּבּ֣וֹר (gib·bō·wr)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant

in the land;
בָּ֭אָרֶץ (bā·’ā·reṣ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

the generation
דּ֭וֹר (dō·wr)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1755: A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling

of the upright
יְשָׁרִ֣ים (yə·šā·rîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 3477: Straight, right

will be blessed.
יְבֹרָֽךְ׃ (yə·ḇō·rāḵ)
Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse


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