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Psalms 112:8
8His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.
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
6Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever. 7He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes. 9He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor. 10The wicked man will see and be grieved; he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the desires of the wicked will perish.
Read all of Psalms 112Psalms 112:8 word by word
סָמ֣וּךְ לִ֭בּוֹ לֹ֣א יִירָ֑א עַ֖ד אֲשֶׁר־יִרְאֶ֣ה בְצָרָֽיו׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 112:8
- Psalms 27:14Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
- Psalms 31:24Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.
- Hebrews 13:9Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.
- Proverbs 3:33The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous.
- Psalms 59:10My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes.
- Psalms 91:8You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked.
- Psalms 92:11My eyes see the downfall of my enemies; my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes.
- Psalms 118:7The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who 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
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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
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