New Living Translation
Psalms 112:8
8They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly.
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
6Such people will not be overcome by evil. Those who are righteous will be long remembered. 7They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them. They 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. 10The wicked will see this and be infuriated. They will grind their teeth in anger; they will slink away, their hopes thwarted.
Read all of Psalms 112Psalms 112:8 word by word
סָמ֣וּךְ לִ֭בּוֹ לֹ֣א יִירָ֑א עַ֖ד אֲשֶׁר־יִרְאֶ֣ה בְצָרָֽיו׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 112:8
- Psalms 27:14Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
- Psalms 31:24So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord!
- Hebrews 13:9So do not be attracted by strange, new ideas. Your strength comes from God’s grace, not from rules about food, which don’t help those who follow them.
- Proverbs 3:33The Lord curses the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the upright.
- Psalms 59:10In his unfailing love, my God will stand with me. He will let me look down in triumph on all my enemies.
- Psalms 91:8Just open your eyes, and see how the wicked are punished.
- Psalms 92:11My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies; my ears have heard the defeat of my wicked opponents.
- Psalms 118:7Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me. I will look in triumph at those who 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
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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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