Psalms 112:8

Psalms 112:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
• New International Version (NIV)Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.
• English Standard Version (ESV)His heart is steady; he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.
• New King James Version (NKJV)His heart is established; He will not be afraid, Until he sees his desire upon his enemies.

Context of Psalms 112:8

6For he shall never be moved; The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance. 7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: His heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah. His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he seehis desireupon his adversaries. 9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor. 10The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: The desire of the wicked shall perish.

Psalms 112:8 word by word

סָמ֣וּךְ לִ֭בּוֹ לֹ֣א יִירָ֑א עַ֖ד אֲשֶׁר־יִרְאֶ֣ה בְצָרָֽיו׃Read the interlinear

• heartלֵבlêb · heartH3820
• afraidיָרֵאyârê' · to fearH3372
• seeרָאָהrâ'âh · to see: seeH7200

Cross-references for Psalms 112:8

• Psalms 27:14Wait for Jehovah: Be strong, and let thy heart take courage; Yea, wait thou for Jehovah.
• Psalms 31:24Be strong, and let your heart take courage, All ye that hope in Jehovah.
• Hebrews 13:9Be not carried away by divers and strange teachings: for it is good that the heart be established by grace; not by meats, wherein they that occupied themselves were not profited.
• Proverbs 3:33The curse of Jehovah is in the house of the wicked; But he blesseth the habitation of the righteous.
• Psalms 59:10My God with his lovingkindness will meet me: God will let me see my desire upon mine enemies.
• Psalms 91:8Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold, And see the reward of the wicked.
• Psalms 92:11Mine eye also hath seen my desireon mine enemies, Mine ears have heard my desire of the evil-doers that rise up against me.
• Psalms 118:7Jehovah is on my side among them that help me: Therefore shall I seemy desireupon them that hate me.

Commentaries on Psalms 112:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8His heart is established - לבו סמוך samuch libbo, "his heart is propped up;" he is buttressed up by the strength of his Maker.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8His heart is established - Sustained; upheld. This is the same idea, though somewhat varied in form. The word means to sustain; to support; and the idea is, that there is some basis of support - some strength - which is not his own. He shall not be afraid - When he is assailed by enemies. Until he see his desire upon his enemies - This implies that he had nothing really to fear. He would certainly overcome his foes; and in the meantime he might look…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8Because the godly trust that God will rescue them and give them victory, they face their enemies with confidence (Psalms 59:10; 112:4; 118:7).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 5-95-9. Generosity, sound judgment in business, and confidence in God, form a character which preserves from fear of evil and ensures success against enemies. While a man thus truly pious is liberal, he increases in substance.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 112:8

• Faith
• Heart
• Righteous
• Righteousness

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Commentaries on Psalms 112

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings