Psalms 112:7
Psalms 112:7 in Multiple Translations
He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: His heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.
He will have no fear of evil news; his heart is fixed, for his hope is in the Lord.
They aren't afraid of bad news because they rely totally on the Lord.
He will not be afraide of euill tidings: for his heart is fixed, and beleeueth in the Lord.
Of an evil report he is not afraid, Prepared is His heart, confident in Jehovah.
He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
Raising up the needy from the earth, and lifting up the poor out of the dunghill:
They are not afraid of receiving bad news; they confidently/completely trust in Yahweh.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 112:7
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Psalms 112:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִ/שְּׁמוּעָ֣ה
רָ֭עָה
לֹ֣א
יִירָ֑א
נָכ֥וֹן
לִ֝בּ֗/וֹ
בָּטֻ֥חַ
בַּ/יהוָֽה
מִ/שְּׁמוּעָ֣ה
shᵉmûwʻâh
H8052
tidings
Prep | N-fs
רָ֭עָה
raʻ
H7451
bad
Adj
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יִירָ֑א
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
נָכ֥וֹן
kûwn
H3559
to establish
V-Niphal
לִ֝בּ֗/וֹ
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms | Suff
בָּטֻ֥חַ
bâṭach
H982
to trust
V-Qal-Inf-c
בַּ/יהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 112:7
מִ/שְּׁמוּעָ֣ה
shᵉmûwʻâh
H8052
"tidings"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word means news or a report, often referring to a message or announcement, like the tidings of Jesus' birth in the Gospel of Luke.
Definition: 1) report, news, rumour 1a) report, news, tidings 1b) mention
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: bruit, doctrine, fame, mentioned, news, report, rumor, tidings. See also: 1 Samuel 2:24; Isaiah 28:19; Psalms 112:7.
רָ֭עָה
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
Adj
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יִירָ֑א
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
נָכ֥וֹן
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
V-Niphal
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
לִ֝בּ֗/וֹ
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
בָּטֻ֥חַ
bâṭach
H982
"to trust"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To trust means to have confidence or faith in something or someone, like the Israelites trusting in God to lead them through the desert, as seen in Psalm 23.
Definition: 1) to trust 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to trust, trust in 1a2) to have confidence, be confident 1a3) to be bold 1a4) to be secure 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to trust, make secure 2) (TWOT) to feel safe, be careless
Usage: Occurs in 117 OT verses. KJV: be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust. See also: Deuteronomy 28:52; Psalms 118:8; Psalms 4:6.
בַּ/יהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 112:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 112:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 112:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 112:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 112:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 112:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 112:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 112:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 112:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 112:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 112:7
- Sermons on Psalms 112:7
Context — The Blessed Fear of the LORD
5It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.
6Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.
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
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| 1 | Isaiah 26:3–4 | You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. |
| 2 | Proverbs 1:33 | But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil.” |
| 3 | Psalms 57:7 | My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music. |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | Psalms 118:6 | The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? |
| 6 | Psalms 34:4 | I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. |
| 7 | John 14:1 | “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well. |
| 8 | Psalms 64:10 | Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him; let all the upright in heart exult. |
| 9 | Psalms 118:8–9 | It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes. |
| 10 | Psalms 56:3–4 | When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? |
Psalms 112:7 Summary
This verse, Psalms 112:7, talks about having a heart that is steadfast and trusting in the Lord, even when we hear bad news. It means that we can have peace and confidence, no matter what happens, because we know that God is in control (as seen in Romans 8:28). When we trust in the Lord, we can face challenges with courage and faith, knowing that He will guide and protect us (as expressed in Psalms 121:1-2). By trusting in the Lord, we can experience peace and comfort, even in difficult times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have a steadfast heart?
Having a steadfast heart, as mentioned in Psalms 112:7, means to be firm and unwavering in one's trust and faith in the Lord, much like the psalmist's declaration in Psalms 57:7, where he says, 'My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise.'
How can I develop a heart that does not fear bad news?
Developing a heart that does not fear bad news requires trusting in the Lord and His sovereignty, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, where it is written, 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.'
Is it realistic to never fear bad news?
While it may seem unrealistic to never fear bad news, the Bible encourages believers to trust in the Lord's goodness and faithfulness, as expressed in Psalms 23:4, where David says, 'Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.'
How does trusting in the Lord impact our daily lives?
Trusting in the Lord, as mentioned in Psalms 112:7, can bring peace, comfort, and assurance in our daily lives, as seen in Philippians 4:6-7, where it is written, 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I struggle with fear or anxiety, and how can I apply the principle of trusting in the Lord to those areas?
- How can I cultivate a steadfast heart, and what practices can I incorporate into my daily life to deepen my trust in the Lord?
- What does it mean to trust in the Lord, and how does that impact my response to challenging circumstances?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in the Lord, and how can I share that with others?
- How can I balance being informed about current events with not being controlled by fear or anxiety, and instead, trust in the Lord's sovereignty?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 112:7
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings,.... Either respecting things temporal; the death of friends, loss of substance, public calamities, wars and rumours of wars, commotions, confusions,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 112:7
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings - because, whatever evil may befall, God can and will overrule it to good (Romans 8:28).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 112:7
Of evil tidings; at the report of approaching calamities and judgments of God, at which the wicked are so dismayed and affrighted. Trusting in the Lord; casting all his care upon God, and securely relying upon his providence and promise.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 112:7
Psalms 112:7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.Ver. 7. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings] When the miserly miscreant is ready to make away himself, for fear of what evil may follow, this man is undaunted and unappalled. The fear of God so ballasteth his heart, that he floateth steadily; and blow what wind it will, he saileth safe to the port. Fides famem non formidat, Faith feareth no famine, nor anything else; when as a sound of fear is ever in the wicked man’ s ears, Job 15:4 His heart is fixed] viz. Upon the promise of God; and hence he hath a spiritual security, a blessed sabbath of spirit; he is freed, if not from the common destruction, yet from the common distraction; for he knoweth whom he hath trusted. Praeclara est aequabilitas in omni vita, et idem semper vultus, eademque frons, saith Cicero. It is a brave thing to have a well composed spirit in all changes, and to look alike, however the world goeth. The heathens tell us that Gaius Laelius was such a one, and Archimedes, and Socrates, who are said to have been far above all fear of, or grief at, any disaster (Aelian. lib. 9). But that could not be, because their hearts were not fixed, trusting in the Lord. And how Socrates (the best of them) staggered and faltered when he came to die, appeareth by his last speech, as it is related both by Plato and Cicero.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 112:7
(7) The story of Job, when the messengers of ill succeeded one another so fast, is an illustration of the truth of this verse. “A good conscience before God” is the best “armour against fate.” “Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful.”— : Measure for Measure.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 112:7
Verse 7. He 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.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 112:7
7. Since he has a clear conscience and a quiet trust, he is not tortured by presentiments of evil, like the wicked man, Job 15:20 ff.; Proverbs 10:24. fixed] i.e. steadfast, as Psalms 57:7.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 112:7
He 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.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 112:7
7. Evil tidings—Scandalous or hurtful reports, or rumours of public alarm, (on which see Jeremiah 51:46; Ezekiel 7:26,) from which even a righteous man cannot always be exempt in such a world as this.
Sermons on Psalms 112:7
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How to Embrace the Power of the Cross by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher addresses those who have lost peace, hope, and purpose in their lives. He emphasizes that God wants to restore what has been lost and give a new heart, |
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He Will Soon Rejoice in His Love by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God will do a work in believers, helping them understand true strength and truth. He assures that with this understanding, believers wi |
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God's Provision for Man by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of choosing to respond to the spirit and voice of God rather than solely to the desires of the body, highlighting the deception that living fo |
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His Heart Is Fixed by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of having a fixed heart in trusting the Lord, highlighting the privileges and blessings of a righteous man who delights in God's command |
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From the Death of Judas Maccabeus to the Death of Queen Alexandra by Flavius Josephus | Flavius Josephus recounts the historical events from the death of Judas Maccabeus to the rise of Simon as the leader of the Jewish people. Jonathan, the high priest, is treacherous |
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Unstaggering Trustfulness by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of unwavering trust in God, as expressed in Psalms 112:7, which assures that a heart fixed on the Lord will not fear evil tidings. He discus |
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Thy Rod and Thy Staff by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman emphasizes the comforting and guiding role of God's Word in our lives, likening it to a staff that supports us through various trials and challenges. Through pers |