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Psalms 112:7
7They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.
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
5Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly. 6Such people will not be overcome by evil. Those who are righteous will be long remembered. They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them. 8They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly. 9They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and 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— so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?
- Psalms 34:4I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.
- Psalms 56:3But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.
- Proverbs 1:33But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.”
- Proverbs 3:25You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,
- Luke 21:9And when you hear of wars and insurrections, don’t panic. Yes, these things must take place first, but the end won’t follow immediately.”
- Psalms 57:7My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises!
- Psalms 118:6The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?
- Isaiah 26:3You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!
- Daniel 3:16Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you.
- Acts 20:24But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.
- Acts 21:13But he said, “Why all this weeping? You are breaking my heart! I am ready not only to be jailed at Jerusalem but even to die for the sake of the Lord Jesus.”
- Psalms 62:8O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge. Interlude
- Psalms 64:10The godly will rejoice in the Lord and find shelter in him. And those who do what is right will praise him.
- Psalms 118:8It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people.
- John 14:1“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust 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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