Revised Webster's Bible
Psalms 112:7
7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, 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.
- 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
5A good man showeth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. 6Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. 8His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he seeth his desire upon his enemies. 9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
Read all of Psalms 112Psalms 112:7 word by word
מִשְּׁמוּעָ֣ה רָ֭עָה לֹ֣א יִירָ֑א נָכ֥וֹן לִ֝בּ֗וֹ בָּטֻ֥חַ בַּיהוָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 112:7
- Psalms 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
- Psalms 34:4I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
- Psalms 56:3When I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
- Proverbs 1:33But whoever hearkeneth to me shall dwell in safety, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
- Proverbs 3:25Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
- Luke 21:9But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not yet.
- Psalms 57:7My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.
- Psalms 118:6The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do to me?
- Isaiah 26:3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee : because he trusteth in thee.
- Daniel 3:16Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.
- Acts 20:24But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
- Acts 21:13Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break my heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
- Psalms 62:8Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
- Psalms 64:10The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
- Psalms 118:8It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
- John 14:1Let not your heart be troubled: ye 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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