New English Translation
Psalms 112:7
7He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts 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
5It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly. 6For he will never be upended; others will always remember one who is just. He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord. 8His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies. 9He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.
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 delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The Lord protects my life! I am afraid of no one!
- Psalms 34:4I sought the Lord’s help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
- Psalms 56:3When I am afraid, I trust in you.
- Proverbs 1:33But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.
- Proverbs 3:25You will not be afraid of sudden disaster, or when destruction overtakes the wicked;
- Luke 21:9And when you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be afraid. For these things must happen first, but the end will not come at once.”
- Psalms 57:7I am determined, O God! I am determined! I will sing and praise you!
- Psalms 118:6The Lord is on my side, I am not afraid! What can people do to me?
- Isaiah 26:3You keep completely safe the people who maintain their faith, for they trust in you.
- Daniel 3:16Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to King Nebuchadnezzar, “We do not need to give you a reply concerning this.
- Acts 20:24But I do not consider my life worth anything to myself, so that I may finish my task and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the good news of God’s grace.
- Acts 21:13Then Paul replied, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be tied up, but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
- Psalms 62:8Trust in him at all times, you people! Pour out your hearts before him! God is our shelter! (Selah)
- Psalms 64:10The godly will rejoice in the Lord and take shelter in him. All the morally upright will boast.
- Psalms 118:8It is better to take shelter in the Lord than to trust in people.
- John 14:1“Do not let your hearts be distressed. You 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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