Midras Mazmur 112:3: Ein Yaakov (Glick Edition)

(Fol. 50) Happy are those that observe justice, that do charity at all times (Ps. 10, 3). Is it possible to do charity at all times? Our Rabbis of Jamnia, and according to others R. Eliezer, interpreted it: "This refers to one who supports his sons and daughters when they are minors." R. Samuel b. Nachmeni said: "This refers to one who raises an orphan boy and girl in his house and gives them in marriage." (Ib. 112, 3) Plenty of riches shall be in his house, and his righteousness shall endure forever. R. Huna and R. Chisda both explained this verse. One said: "This refers to one who studies the Torah and teaches it to others." The other, however, said: "This refers to one who writes the Pentateuch, the Prophets and the Hagiographa and lends them to others." (Ib. 128, 6) And see thy children's children; may there be peace upon Israel. R. Joshua b. Levi said: "If thy children have children, then there shall be peace upon Israel, for they will not have to resort to Chalitza or Yibum [which causes quarrels."] R. Samuel b. Nachmeni said: "Since there are children unto thy children, there will be peace upon Israel's judges, for there will be no cause for quarrels [as to who is the nearest heir."]