Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Unto the godly there ariseth up light in the darkness: he is merciful, loving and righteous.
New American Standard Bible
He is
King James Version
Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
Holman Bible
He is gracious, compassionate, and righteous.
International Standard Version
A light shines in the darkness for the upright, for the one who is gracious, compassionate, and just.
A Conservative Version
To the upright there arises light in the darkness. [He is] gracious, and merciful, and righteous.
American Standard Version
Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: He is gracious, and merciful, and righteous.
Amplified
Light arises in the darkness for the upright;
He is gracious and compassionate and righteous (upright—in right standing with God).
Bible in Basic English
For the upright there is a light shining in the dark; he is full of grace and pity.
Darby Translation
Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness; he is gracious, and merciful, and righteous.
Julia Smith Translation
Light arose in darkness to the upright: merciful and compassionate and just
King James 2000
Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
Lexham Expanded Bible
[His] light rises in the darkness for the upright; [he is] gracious and compassionate and righteous.
Modern King James verseion
To the upright there arises light in the darkness; he is gracious and full of pity and righteousness.
NET Bible
In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just.
New Heart English Bible
Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous.
The Emphasized Bible
Risen - in darkness, is light to the upright, The gracious and compassionate and righteous.
Webster
To the upright there ariseth light in darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
World English Bible
Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous.
Youngs Literal Translation
Light hath risen in darkness to the upright, Gracious, and merciful, and righteous.
Themes
Darkness » Illustrative of » Heavy afflictions
Light, spiritual » Promised » To the upright
Topics
Interlinear
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 112:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Path Of The Righteous And The Path Of The Wicked
3 Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house, and his righteousness endureth forever. 4 Unto the godly there ariseth up light in the darkness: he is merciful, loving and righteous. 5 A good man is merciful, and lendeth gladly, and pondereth his words with discretion.
Phrases
Cross References
Job 11:17
Then should the residue of thy life be as clear as the noon day, and spring forth as the morning.
Psalm 97:11
There is sprung up a light for the righteous, and a joyful gladness for such as are true hearted.
John 12:46
I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness:
Psalm 37:6
He shall make thy righteousness as clear as the light, and thy just dealing as the noonday.
Psalm 106:1
Praise the everlasting! Hallelujah! O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is gracious, and his mercy endureth for ever.
Isaiah 50:10
Therefore, whoso feareth the LORD among you, let him hear the voice of his servant. Who so walketh in darkness, and no light shineth upon him, let him trust in the LORD and hold him by his God.
Isaiah 58:10
Yea If thou layest away thy burdens, and holdest thy fingers, and ceasest from blasphemous talking; if thou hast compassion upon the hungry, and refreshest the troubled soul: Then shall thy light spring out in the darkness, and thy darkness shall be as the noon day.
Micah 7:8-9
O thou enemy of mine, rejoice not at my fall, for I shall get up again: and though I sit in darkness, yet the LORD is my light.
Malachi 4:2
But unto you that fear my name, shall the Son of righteousness arise, and health shall be under his wings: ye shall go forth, and multiply as the fat calves.
Luke 6:36
Be ye therefore merciful, as your father is merciful.
2 Corinthians 8:8-9
This say I not as commanding: but because others are so fervent, therefore prove I your love, whether it be perfect or no.
Ephesians 4:32-2
Be ye courteous one to another, and merciful, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake forgave you.
Ephesians 5:9
For the fruit of the spirit is, in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.
Ephesians 5:15
Take heed therefore that ye walk circumspectly - not as fools, but as wise -
Colossians 3:12-13
Now therefore as elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long suffering,
Titus 2:11-12
For the grace of God, that bringeth salvation unto all men, hath appeared
1 John 2:29
If ye know that he is righteous, know also that all that work righteousness, are born of him.
1 John 3:7
Little children, let no man beguile you; He that worketh righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
1 John 3:10
And hereby are the sons of God known, and also the sons of the devil. All that work not righteousness, are not of God, nor he that loveth not his brother.