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Psalms 112:7
7They are not afraid to hear bad news. They are brave, because they trust in the Lord.
Psalms 112:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.
- New International Version (NIV)They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
- English Standard Version (ESV)He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He will not be afraid of evil tidings; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
Context of Psalms 112:7
5People who are kind and lend money to others, and who work in an honest way, will enjoy a good life. 6Righteous people will never fail. People will always remember them. They are not afraid to hear bad news. They are brave, because they trust in the Lord. 8Their thoughts are strong and they will not be afraid. They know that they will win against their enemies. 9They give their things to help poor people. People will always remember the good things that they have done. They will be powerful and people will respect them.
Read all of Psalms 112Psalms 112:7 word by word
מִשְּׁמוּעָ֣ה רָ֭עָה לֹ֣א יִירָ֑א נָכ֥וֹן לִ֝בּ֗וֹ בָּטֻ֥חַ בַּיהוָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 112:7
- Psalms 27:1The Lord gives me light in my life and he makes me safe. So I am not afraid of anyone! The Lord takes care of my life. Nobody can make me afraid!
- Psalms 34:4I asked the Lord to help me, and he answered me. He saved me from everything that made me afraid.
- Psalms 56:3But when I am afraid, I will trust in you.
- Proverbs 1:33But whoever listens to me, Wisdom, will live safely. That person will have peace in his mind. He will not be afraid of trouble.’
- Proverbs 3:25You will not be frightened of any trouble that might surprise you. Trouble may destroy wicked people, but you will know that you are safe.
- Luke 21:9You will hear about wars and people fighting each other. Do not be afraid. Those things must happen first, but the end of everything will not happen immediately.’
- Psalms 57:7God, I have decided to trust you always. Yes, I will trust you! I will sing songs to praise you!
- Psalms 118:6The Lord is there to help me, so I will not be afraid. What can any person do to hurt me?
- Isaiah 26:3Lord, you keep those people safe who continue to trust in you. You give them peace in their minds, because they believe in you.
- Daniel 3:16Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego answered the king, ‘King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to say anything to show you that we are not guilty.
- Acts 20:24But even if people kill me, this is not important to me. The Lord Jesus gave me some work to do. It is important that I finish his work. I must tell people the good news about how kind and good God is.
- Acts 21:13But Paul answered, ‘Stop crying like this! You are making me very sad! I am ready for men in Jerusalem to take hold of me. They may tie me up, and I may even die there. I am ready for all this because I believe in the Lord Jesus.’
- Psalms 62:8Yes, my friends, you should always trust in God! Tell him about all the troubles in your thoughts. God is our safe place to hide! Selah.
- Psalms 64:10But people who serve the Lord should be happy because of what he has done. They should trust him to keep them safe. Good, honest people should praise God, because he is great!
- Psalms 118:8It is better to go to the Lord to keep you safe, than to trust in people.
- John 14:1Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Do not be sad or afraid. Believe in God, and also believe in me.
Commentaries on Psalms 112:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings - He knows that God governs the world, therefore he fears not for futurity. And as to the calumnies of men, he fears them not, because his heart is fixed - determined to walk in the path of duty, whatever persecutions he may suffer, for he trusts in the Lord.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings - Of bad news; of reverses and losses; of the destruction of his ship at sea, or his property by land; of disaster by flood, by famine, by war. His heart will so fully confide in God that he can commit all calmly into his hands. He will feel assured that all will be well; that nothing occurs but that which the wisest and the best Being in the universe sees it best should occur; and that in all which “does” take place…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-10This psalm repeats the themes of wisdom and the fear of the Lord (Psalm 111). Wise people have reasons to be happy (Psalm 112:1–5) and strong (112:6–10).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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