Verses 1-10

See on Psalms 111. This also is an alphabetical Ps., every half-verse beginning with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The subject is specially the blessedness of the truly religious man.

5. A good man] RV 'Well is it with the man that.' He will guide his affairs with discretion] RV 'he shall maintain his cause in judgment,' i.e. in court of law.

9. His horn] symbol of strength and power.