KJV King James Version
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
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Psalm 112:7
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
WEB World English Bible
He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh.
ASV American Standard Version
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: His heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
Of an evil report he is not afraid, Prepared is His heart, confident in Jehovah.
Surrounding context — Psalm 112
4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: [he is] gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
8 His heart [is] established, he shall not be afraid, until he see [his desire] upon his enemies.
9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
10 The 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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Isaiah 26:3-4Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee.Proverbs 1:33But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.Psalm 57:7My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.Psalm 118:6The LORD [is] on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?John 14:1Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.Proverbs 3:25-26Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.Psalm 34:4I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.Psalm 64:10The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.Psalm 118:8-9[It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.Psalm 56:3-4What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.Psalm 27:1-3[A Psalm] of David. The 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?Psalm 62:8Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God [is] a refuge for us. Selah.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 27:25Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.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 by and by.Luke 21:19In your patience possess ye your souls.Acts 20:24But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of 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 mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
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