Psalms 112:8

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 112:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he see [his desire] upon his adversaries.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he see [his desire] upon his adversaries.
Psalms 112:8 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 112

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
8His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he see [his desire] upon his adversaries.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“His heart is established - Sustained; upheld. This is the same idea, though somewhat varied in form. The word means to sustain; to support; and the idea is, that there is some basis of support - some strength - which is not his own. He shall not be afraid - When he is assailed by enemies. Until he see his desire upon his enemies - This implies that he had nothing really to fear. He would certainly overcome his foes; and in the meantime he might look calmly on all their efforts to destroy him, for those efforts would be vain. So the believer now looks calmly on all his spiritual foes. He has nothing to fear, for he will overcome them all; he will certainly triumph; he will trample them all…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“112:8 Because the godly joyfully expect God to prevail and rescue them, they face their foes triumphantly (59:10; 112:4; 118:7).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“heart: Psa 27:14, Psa 31:24; Heb 13:9 shall: Pro 3:33 until he: Psa 59:10, Psa 91:8, Psa 92:11, Psa 118:7 Psalms 112:9”
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