In Psalm 112, one can see God’s view of the righteous and the wicked. Verses one through nine describe the character of the upright, position of the upright, and the works of the upright. Verse 10 contrasts the wicked to the righteous.
The character of the upright – verses 1 – 5
Gracious
Full of compassion
Righteous
Shows favor toward others
The position of the upright - verses 6 - 8
Unmovable
Remembered for ever
Not afraid of evil tidings
Heart fixed on the Lord
Trusting in the Lord
Heart established, not afraid
Victorious – will see his desire over his enemies
The works of the upright - verse 9
Gives to the poor
Maintains a pure testimony
Will be honored
The Wicked - verse 10
Grieved at the prosperity of the righteous
His (the wicked person’s) desire will perish
“1Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. 2His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. 3Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. 4Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. 5A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. 6Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. 7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. 8His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies. 9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. 10The wicked shall see it , and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.” Psalm 112