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Psalm 112:7-8 KJV
Psalms · chapter 112 · verses 7–8
7He 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 see his desire upon his enemies.Psalm 112:7-8 · King James Version
Psalm 112:7-8 in context
5A good man sheweth 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.
7He 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 see 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.
10The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.
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Key words (Strong's)
- establishedçâmakto propH5564 →
- trustingbâṭachfiguratively, to trust, be confident or sureH982 →
- tidingsshᵉmûwʻâhsomething heardH8052 →
- afraidyârêʼto fearH3372 →
- heartlêbthe heartH3820 →
- fixedkûwnproperly, to be erectH3559 →
- evilraʻbad or evilH7451 →
- seerâʼâhto see, literally or figurativelyH7200 →
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In these verses we have, I. The satisfaction of saints, and their stability. It is the happiness of a good man that he shall not be moved for ever, Psa 112:6. Satan and his instruments endeavour to move him, but his foundation is firm and he shall never be moved, at least not moved for ever;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 6-10