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He does not fear bad news.
He[a] is confident; he trusts in the Lord.
His resolve[b] is firm; he will not succumb to fear
before he looks in triumph on his enemies.
He generously gives[c] to the needy;
his integrity endures.[d]
He will be vindicated and honored.[e]

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 112:7 tn Heb “his heart,” viewed here as the seat of the volition and emotions (see Ps 108:1).
  2. Psalm 112:8 tn Heb “his heart,” viewed here as the seat of the volition.
  3. Psalm 112:9 tn Heb “he scatters, he gives.”
  4. Psalm 112:9 tn Heb “stands forever.”
  5. Psalm 112:9 tn Heb “his horn will be lifted up in honor.” The horn of an ox underlies the metaphor (see Deut 33:17; 1 Kgs 22:11; Ps 92:10). The horn of the wild ox is frequently a metaphor for military strength; the idiom “exalt/lift up the horn” signifies military victory (see 1 Sam 2:10; Pss 89:17, 24; 92:10; Lam 2:17).

They will have no fear of bad news;
    their hearts are steadfast,(A) trusting in the Lord.(B)
Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear;(C)
    in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.(D)
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.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 112:9 Horn here symbolizes dignity.