Psalm 112:1

New International Reader's Version

Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who have respect for the Lord. They find great delight when they obey God’s commands.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:3

Ahab had sent for Obadiah. He was in charge of Ahab’s palace. Obadiah had great respect for the Lord.

Psalm 111:1

Praise the Lord. I will praise the Lord with all my heart. I will praise him where honest people gather for worship.

Psalm 111:10

If you really want to become wise, you must begin by having respect for the Lord. All those who follow his rules have good understanding. People should praise him forever.

Psalm 119:14

Following your covenant laws gives me joy just as great riches give joy to others.

Psalm 119:143

I’ve had my share of trouble and suffering. But your commands give me delight.

Psalm 119:16

I take delight in your orders. I won’t fail to obey your word.

Psalm 119:35

Teach me to live as you command, because that makes me very happy.

Psalm 119:97

Lord, I really love your law! All day long I spend time thinking about it.

Psalm 128:1

Blessed are all those who have respect for the Lord. They live as he wants them to live.

Psalm 145:19

He satisfies the needs of those who have respect for him. He hears their cry and saves them.

Psalm 147:1

Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing praises to our God! How pleasant and right it is to praise him!

Psalm 150:1

Praise the Lord. Praise God in his holy temple. Praise him in his mighty heavens.

Psalm 40:8

My God, I have come to do what you want. Your law is in my heart.”

Exodus 1:21

Shiphrah and Puah had respect for God. So he gave them families of their own.

Ecclesiastes 8:12

An evil person may be guilty of a hundred crimes. Yet they may still live a long time. But I know that things will go better with those who have great respect for God.

Isaiah 50:10

Does anyone among you have respect for the Lord? Does anyone obey the message of the Lord’s servant? Let the person who walks in the dark trust in the Lord. Let the one who doesn’t have any light to guide them depend on their God.

Luke 1:50

He shows his mercy to those who have respect for him, from parent to child down through the years.

Romans 7:22

Deep inside me I find joy in God’s law.

Romans 8:6

The thoughts of a person ruled by sin bring death. But the mind ruled by the Spirit brings life and peace.

Deuteronomy 28:3

You will be blessed in the cities. You will be blessed out in the country.