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 not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. 7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is fixed confiding in Jehovah; His heart is maintained, he is not afraid, until he see [his desire] upon his oppressors. 9He scattereth abroad, he giveth to the needy; his righteousness abideth for ever: his horn shall be exalted with honour. 10The wicked [man] shall see [it] and be vexed; 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 for Jehovah.
• Psalms 31:24Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all ye that hope in Jehovah.
• Hebrews 13:9Be not carried away with various and strange doctrines; for [it is] good that the heart be confirmed with grace, not meats; those who have walked in which have not been profited by [them].
• Proverbs 3:33The curse of Jehovah is in the house of the wicked; but he blesseth the habitation of the righteous.
• Psalms 59:10God, whose loving-kindness will come to meet me, — God shall 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 92:11And mine eye shall see [its desire] on mine enemies; mine ears shall hear [it] of the evil-doers that rise up against me.
• Psalms 118:7Jehovah is for me among them that help me; and I shall see [my desire] upon 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