Psalm 112:4

Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

Cross-references

Psalm 37:6 Parallel

Psalm 37:6 promises righteousness brought forth as light, paralleling the light arising for the upright in Psalm 112:4.

Psalm 97:11 Parallel

Psalm 97:11 similarly says light is sown for the righteous, reinforcing the promise of divine illumination for the upright.

Psalm 18:25 Parallel

In Psalm 18:25, God shows mercy to the merciful, mirroring the upright's merciful character here in a reciprocal principle.

Psalm 111:4 Allusion

Psalm 111:4 applies the same attributes 'gracious and merciful' to the LORD, showing the righteous reflect God's character.

Psalm 116:5 Allusion

Psalm 116:5 also calls the LORD gracious, righteous, and merciful — the very traits ascribed to the upright here.

Psalm 18:28 Parallel

In Psalm 18:28, God lightens the darkness, similar to the light that dawns for the upright here.

Colossians 3:12 lists compassionate hearts and kindness, directly reflecting the gracious and merciful character of the righteous in Psalm 112:4.

Ephesians 4:32 calls believers to be kind and forgiving, mirroring the gracious and merciful character of the upright in Psalm 112:4.

Luke 6:36 Parallel

Luke 6:36 commands mercy like the Father, while Psalm 112:4 describes the upright as merciful—a direct parallel in ethical teaching.

Malachi 4:2 Parallel

Malachi 4:2 promises the sun of righteousness rising with healing for those who fear God, a clear parallel to light dawning.

Isaiah 58:10 directly states that light rises in darkness for those who help the needy, mirroring the blessing on the upright.

Micah 7:8 Parallel

Micah 7:8 declares the Lord is a light in darkness, reinforcing the theme of divine illumination for the faithful.

Proverbs 13:9 uses the same light imagery: the righteous' light rejoices while the wicked's lamp fails.

Matthew 5:7 Parallel

In Matthew 5:7, the beatitude promises mercy to the merciful — echoing the merciful character of the upright in Psalm 112:4.

In Matthew 1:19, Joseph is called a just man who shows mercy — directly embodying the gracious, merciful upright person of Psalm 112:4.

Micah 6:8 Parallel

Micah 6:8 requires doing justice and loving kindness, which matches the gracious, merciful, righteous character of the upright.

Ezekiel 18:7 describes concrete acts of mercy and justice — feeding hungry, clothing naked — exemplifying the graciousness of the upright.

Isaiah 58:8 Allusion

Isaiah 58:8 promises light breaking forth like dawn for those who practice justice, echoing the light dawning for the upright.

Exodus 34:6 Allusion

In Exodus 34:6, God reveals Himself as merciful and gracious — the same attributes that characterize the upright here, showing reflection of God's nature.

In 2 Samuel 22:29, God lightens the darkness, paralleling the light that dawns for the upright here.

Proverbs 11:17 highlights that a gracious man benefits himself, reinforcing the value of the graciousness mentioned here.

1 John 2:29 Parallel

In 1 John 2:29, practicing righteousness as evidence of being born of God echoes the righteous character of the upright here.

1 John 3:7 Parallel

In 1 John 3:7, practicing righteousness makes one righteous, aligning with the upright being described as righteous here.

Isaiah 50:10 calls those in darkness to trust God, paralleling the assurance that light comes to the upright who fear Him.

Job 11:17 Parallel

Job 11:17 promises life brighter than noonday after darkness, echoing the theme of light dawning for the righteous.