Psalm 112:7-9
Expanded Bible
7 They ·won’t be afraid of [do not fear] ·bad news [to hear evil; Prov. 30:25];
their hearts are ·steady [steadfast; established; prepared] because they ·trust [have confidence in] the Lord.
8 They ·are confident [endure; are unshakeable; 111:8] and will not ·be afraid [fear];
they will look down on their ·enemies [foes].
9 They ·give freely [L distribute/scatter, they give] to the ·poor [needy].
·The things they do are right and [Their righteousness] will ·continue [endure] forever [2 Cor. 9:9].
·They will be given great honor [L Their horn is exalted in glory; C an animal’s horn symbolizes strength].
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.
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