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Psalm 112:3

Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever.

1Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who delights greatly in his commandments.
2His offspring will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed.
3Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever.
4Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous.
5It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.
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Wealth fills the house in this portrait of blessing, yet the word “forever” belongs to righteousness, raising the question of what lasts.

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Where else Scripture says this

12 passages readers most often link with this verse, and the thread each one shares with it.

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Proverbs 15:6In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.Both passages describe treasure within the house of a righteous person, linking household abundance with righteousness.
Proverbs 3:16Length of days is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor.Both passages include riches in their descriptions of a flourishing life, with Proverbs also naming honor and length of days.
Matthew 6:33But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.Both passages speak of righteousness alongside provision, while Matthew makes seeking God’s Kingdom and righteousness the first concern.
Isaiah 33:6There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is your treasure.Both describe abundance, and Isaiah names the fear of the LORD as treasure, echoing the foundation of Psalm 112’s portrait.
Philippians 4:18–19But I have all things and abound. I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, a sweet-smelling fragrance, an acceptable and …Both passages speak of material abundance, though Paul describes gifts received and the psalm describes a righteous person’s household.
2 Corinthians 9:9As it is written, “He has scattered abroad. He has given to the poor. His righteousness remains forever.”Both declare that righteousness lasts forever; the quotation in Corinthians also names giving to the poor.
2 Corinthians 6:10as sorrowful yet always rejoicing, as poor yet making many rich, as having nothing and yet possessing all things.Both use the language of riches, though Corinthians describes possessing all things amid poverty rather than wealth in a house.
Psalm 112:9He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.Both repeat “His righteousness endures forever,” and verse 9 shows this righteous person sharing possessions with the poor.
Psalm 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!The fear of the LORD grounds Psalm 112’s portrait and begins wisdom in Psalm 111; both also speak of what endures forever.
1 Timothy 6:6–8But godliness with contentment is great gain.Both connect a life of devotion with gain, though Timothy names contentment and the psalm describes household riches.
Psalm 111:3His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.Both say “His righteousness endures forever,” with Psalm 111 speaking of God and Psalm 112 describing the person who fears him.
Proverbs 21:20There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.Both describe valuable possessions within a household, associating stored treasure with a righteous or wise person.
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Encouragement

This wisdom poem portrays a flourishing household under God’s blessing; it gives no measure for judging your faith by your possessions. The lasting good it names is righteousness that endures forever.

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