Parallel Verses
NET Bible
In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just.
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.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Unto the godly there ariseth up light in the darkness: he is merciful, loving and righteous.
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 His house contains wealth and riches; his integrity endures. 4 In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just. 5 It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.
Phrases
Cross References
Job 11:17
And life will be brighter than the noonday; though there be darkness, it will be like the morning.
Psalm 97:11
The godly bask in the light; the morally upright experience joy.
John 12:46
I have come as a light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in darkness.
Psalm 37:6
He will vindicate you in broad daylight, and publicly defend your just cause.
Psalm 106:1
Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, and his loyal love endures!
Isaiah 50:10
Who among you fears the Lord? Who obeys his servant? Whoever walks in deep darkness, without light, should trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God.
Isaiah 58:10
You must actively help the hungry and feed the oppressed. Then your light will dispel the darkness, and your darkness will be transformed into noonday.
Micah 7:8-9
My enemies, do not gloat over me! Though I have fallen, I will get up. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.
Malachi 4:2
But for you who respect my name, the sun of vindication will rise with healing wings, and you will skip about like calves released from the stall.
Luke 6:36
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
2 Corinthians 8:8-9
I am not saying this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love by comparison with the eagerness of others.
Ephesians 4:32-2
Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.
Ephesians 5:9
for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth --
Ephesians 5:15
Therefore be very careful how you live -- not as unwise but as wise,
Colossians 3:12-13
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,
Titus 2:11-12
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people.
1 John 2:29
If you know that he is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been fathered by him.
1 John 3:7
Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Jesus is righteous.
1 John 3:10
By this the children of God and the children of the devil are revealed: Everyone who does not practice righteousness -- the one who does not love his fellow Christian -- is not of God.