“For I resolved to know

nothing while I

was with you

except Jesus Christ and

him crucified.”

Second Corinthians 2:2

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“PRAISE THE LORD. (In 2 Parts)

PART ONE

Psalm 112:1-10

Intr.:

BLESSED IS THE MAN

–who fears the LORD,

–who finds great delight in his commands.

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1. His children will be mighty in the land;

2. the generation of the upright will be blessed.

3. Wealth and riches are in his house, and

4. his righteousness endured forever.

5. Even in darkness light dawns

a. for the upright,

b. for the gracious and

c. compassionate and

c. righteous man.

6. Good will come to him who

a. is generous and

b. lends freely, who

c. conducts his affairs with justice.

7. Surely he will never be shaken;

8. a righteous man will be remembered forever.

PART TWO

9. He will have no fear of bad news;

10 his heart is steadfast,

11. trusting in the LORD.

12. His heart is secure,

13. he will have no fear;

14. in the end he will look in triumph on his foes.

15. He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor,

16. his righteousness endures forever;

17. his horn will be lifted high in honour.

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End:

THE WICKED MAN

— will see and be vexed,

— he will gnash his teeth and

–waste away;

–the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.”