English Standard Version
Psalms 112:7
7He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting 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.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He will not be afraid of evil tidings; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
- New Living Translation (NLT)They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.
Context of Psalms 112:7
5It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice. 6For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever. He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord. 8His heart is steady; he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries. 9He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
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 is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
- Psalms 34:4I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
- Psalms 56:3When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
- Proverbs 1:33but whoever listens to me will dwell secure and will be at ease, without dread of disaster."
- Proverbs 3:25Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes,
- Luke 21:9And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be terrified, for these things must first take place, but the end will not be at once."
- Psalms 57:7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody!
- Psalms 118:6The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?
- Isaiah 26:3You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
- Daniel 3:16Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter.
- Acts 20:24But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
- Acts 21:13Then Paul answered, "What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."
- Psalms 62:8Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah
- Psalms 64:10Let the righteous one rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him! Let all the upright in heart exult!
- Psalms 118:8It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.
- John 14:1"Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also 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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