Text -- Psalms 112:9 (NET)

112:9 He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Psa 112:9

¹ tn Heb “he scatters, he gives.”

² tn Heb “stands forever.”

³ tn Heb “his horn will be lifted up in honor.” The horn of an ox underlies the metaphor (see Deut 33:17; 1 Kgs 22:11; Ps 92:10). The horn of the wild ox is frequently a metaphor for military strength; the idiom “exalt/lift up the horn” signifies military victory (see 1 Sam 2:10; Pss 89:17, 24; 92:10; Lam 2:17).