Psalm 112:7-9
New King James Version
7 (A)He will not be afraid of evil tidings;
His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
8 His (B)heart is established;
(C)He will not be afraid,
Until he (D)sees his desire upon his enemies.
9 He has dispersed abroad,
He has given to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever;
His [a]horn will be exalted with honor.
Footnotes
- Psalm 112:9 Strength
Psalm 112:7-9
English Standard Version
7 He is not (A)afraid of bad news;
his (B)heart is firm, (C)trusting in the Lord.
8 His heart is steady;[a] he will not be afraid,
until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.
9 He has (D)distributed freely; he has given to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever;
his (E)horn is exalted in honor.
Footnotes
- Psalm 112:8 Or established (compare 111:8)
Psalm 112:7-9
New International Version
7 They will have no fear of bad news;
their hearts are steadfast,(A) trusting in the Lord.(B)
8 Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear;(C)
in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.(D)
9 They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor,(E)
their righteousness endures(F) forever;
their horn[a] will be lifted(G) high in honor.
Footnotes
- Psalm 112:9 Horn here symbolizes dignity.
Psalm 112:7-9
New American Standard Bible
7 He will not fear (A)bad news;
His (B)heart is steadfast, (C)trusting in the Lord.
8 His (D)heart is firm, he (E)will not fear,
[a]But will (F)look with satisfaction on his enemies.
9 [b]He (G)has given freely to the poor,
His righteousness endures forever;
His (H)horn will be exalted in honor.
Footnotes
- Psalm 112:8 Lit until he looks
- Psalm 112:9 Lit He has scattered, he has given to...
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