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Psalms 112:7

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 112:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: His heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: His heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.
Psalms 112:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 112

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: [He is] gracious, and merciful, and righteous.
5Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment.
6For he shall never be moved; The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.
7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: His heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.
8His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he see [his desire] upon his adversaries.
9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.
10The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: The desire of the wicked shall perish. Psalm 113
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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. 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 he is able to sustain the sufferer. There is nothing so well suited to make the mind calm as trust in God. What has a man to be afraid of who does trust in him? Compare Psalms 27:3; Psalms 46:2; Psalms 56:3-4; Hebrews 13:6; Proverbs 1:33.…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Evil tidings - At the report of approaching calamities. Psalms 112:9”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“shall not: Psa 27:1-3, Psa 34:4, Psa 56:3, Psa 56:4; Pro 1:33, Pro 3:25, Pro 3:26; Luk 21:9, Luk 21:19 heart: Psa 57:7, Psa 118:6; Isa 26:3, Isa 26:4; Dan 3:16; Act 20:24, Act 21:13 trusting: Psa 62:8, Psa 64:10, Psa 118:8, Psa 118:9; Joh 14:1; Act 27:25 Psalms 112:8”
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