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A Tale of Two Fates
Commentators unanimously highlight this verse as a dramatic contrast to the rest of the psalm. The prosperity, security, and honor of the righteous person (vv. 1-9) become the very thing the wicked see, which causes them anger, grief, and envy. This contrast serves to magnify God's grace and faithfulness to His people.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 112:10
18th Century
Theologian
The wicked shall see it, and be grieved - They will see his prosperity; they will see the evidence that God approves his character …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 112:10
19th Century
Bishop
Gnash. —See Psalm 35:16.
Melt away. —As we say, “Consume with vexation.”
John Calvin
On Psalms 112:10
16th Century
Theologian
The wicked shall see it. Here follows a contrast similar to that which we encountered in Psalm 2:5, which makes the grace of God toward th…
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John Gill
On Psalms 112:10
17th Century
Pastor
The wicked shall see it
The glory and happiness of the upright man: so when the witnesses shall ascend to heaven, a …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 112:1–10
17th Century
Minister
We have to praise the Lord that there are a people in the world who fear him and serve him, and that they are a happy people, which is owing entire…