Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes. New Living Translation They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly. English Standard Version His heart is steady; he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries. Berean Standard Bible His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes. King James Bible His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies. New King James Version His heart is established; He will not be afraid, Until he sees his desire upon his enemies. New American Standard Bible His heart is firm, he will not fear, But will look with satisfaction on his enemies. NASB 1995 His heart is upheld, he will not fear, Until he looks with satisfaction on his adversaries. NASB 1977 His heart is upheld, he will not fear, Until he looks with satisfaction on his adversaries. Legacy Standard Bible His heart is upheld, he will not fear, Until he looks in triumph on his adversaries. Amplified Bible His heart is upheld, he will not fear While he looks [with satisfaction] on his adversaries. Christian Standard Bible His heart is assured; he will not fear. In the end he will look in triumph on his foes. Holman Christian Standard Bible His heart is assured; he will not fear. In the end he will look in triumph on his foes. American Standard Version His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he see his desire upon his adversaries. Contemporary English Version They are dependable and not afraid, and they will live to see their enemies defeated. English Revised Version His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his adversaries. GOD'S WORD® Translation His heart is steady, and he is not afraid. In the end he will look triumphantly at his enemies. Good News Translation He is not worried or afraid; he is certain to see his enemies defeated. International Standard Version His heart is steadfast, he will not fear. In the end he will look in triumph over his enemy. Majority Standard Bible His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes. NET Bible His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies. New Heart English Bible His heart is secure, he has no fears; in the end he will look in triumph on his adversaries. Webster's Bible Translation His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he seeth his desire upon his enemies. World English Bible His heart is established. He will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHis heart is sustained—he does not fear, "" Until he looks on his adversaries. Young's Literal Translation Sustained is his heart -- he feareth not, Till that he look on his adversaries. Smith's Literal Translation His heart being sustained, he will not fear even till he shall look upon his enemies. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Biblehis heart is strengthened, he shall not be moved until he look over his enemies. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible His heart is tranquil, without fear, till at last he looks down on his foes. New Revised Standard Version Their hearts are steady, they will not be afraid; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHis heart is strengthened; he shall not be afraid, until he sees his desire upon his enemies. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he strengthens his heart and is not afraid as he gazes upon his enemies. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he gaze upon his adversaries. Brenton Septuagint Translation His heart is established, he shall not fear, till he shall see his desire upon his enemies. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Blessed is the Man who Fears the LORD…7He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. 8His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes. 9He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.… Cross References Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Proverbs 3:25-26 Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, / for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare. Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Psalm 56:11 in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. Psalm 46:2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own. Psalm 118:6 The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? 1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Treasury of Scripture His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire on his enemies. heart Psalm 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Psalm 31:24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. Hebrews 13:9 Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein. shall Proverbs 3:33 The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just. until he Psalm 59:10 The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies. Psalm 91:8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Psalm 92:11 Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me. Jump to Previous Adversaries Afraid Desire End Enemies Established Fear Feareth Foes Gaze Haters Heart Looks Maintained Oppressors Resting Safely Satisfaction Secure Steady Sustained Triumph Trouble UpheldJump to Next Adversaries Afraid Desire End Enemies Established Fear Feareth Foes Gaze Haters Heart Looks Maintained Oppressors Resting Safely Satisfaction Secure Steady Sustained Triumph Trouble UpheldPsalm 112 1. Godliness has the promises of this life4. And of the life to come 10. The prosperity of the godly shall be an eyesore to the wicked His heart is assured; This phrase speaks to the inner confidence and steadfastness of the righteous person. In biblical context, the heart often represents the center of one's being, including emotions, will, and intellect. Assurance here implies a deep trust in God, reflecting the biblical theme of faith over fear. This assurance is reminiscent of the peace described in Philippians 4:7, which surpasses all understanding and guards the heart and mind. The assurance is not self-derived but rooted in the promises and faithfulness of God, as seen throughout the Psalms and other scriptures like Isaiah 26:3, which speaks of perfect peace for those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in God. he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Righteous ManThe primary subject of Psalm 112, representing those who live in accordance with God's commandments and are blessed with stability and fearlessness. 2. Foes The adversaries or challenges faced by the righteous, symbolizing any opposition or trials that may arise in life. 3. Triumph The eventual victory or overcoming of adversaries, reflecting God's promise of deliverance and justice for the faithful. Teaching Points Security in FaithThe righteous person's heart is secure because it is anchored in faith and trust in God. This security is not based on circumstances but on the unchanging nature of God. Fearlessness in Adversity The absence of fear in the face of foes is a hallmark of the righteous. This fearlessness is a result of confidence in God's protection and ultimate justice. Triumphant Perspective The righteous look forward to triumph over their adversaries, not through their own strength, but through God's intervention and faithfulness. Endurance and Patience The verse encourages believers to remain patient and steadfast, trusting that God will bring about victory in His timing. Heart Condition The state of the heart is crucial; a heart that is secure in God is free from fear and able to face challenges with confidence.(8) Until he see.--See Note, Psalm 59:10, and comp. Psalm 112:8.Verse 8. - His heart is established. Almost a repetition of the phrase in ver. 7, "his heart is fixed" - seemingly, therefore, superfluous, but really emphasizing the point, which is of great moment (see the comment of Hengstenberg, and compare the "just man" of Horace, 'Od.,' 3:3, 2. 1-8). He shall not be afraid. "Perfect love casteth out fear" (1 John 4:18). He who feels himself always and altogether in the hands of a loving Father cannot be afraid of what is about to befall him. Until he see his desire upon his enemies. He knows that his enemies have no real power to harm him, and that ultimately he will "see his desire upon them;" i.e. will triumph over them (see Psalm 54:7; Psalm 59:10, etc.). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew His heartלִ֭בּוֹ (lib·bōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre is assured; סָמ֣וּךְ (sā·mūḵ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 5564: To prop, to lean upon, take hold of he will not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no fear, יִירָ֑א (yî·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten until עַ֖ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while he looks in triumph יִרְאֶ֣ה (yir·’eh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see on his foes. בְצָרָֽיו׃ (ḇə·ṣā·rāw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6862: Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent Links Psalm 112:8 NIVPsalm 112:8 NLT Psalm 112:8 ESV Psalm 112:8 NASB Psalm 112:8 KJV Psalm 112:8 BibleApps.com Psalm 112:8 Biblia Paralela Psalm 112:8 Chinese Bible Psalm 112:8 French Bible Psalm 112:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 112:8 His heart is established (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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