Psalms 112:8
What does Psalms 112:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 112:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he seehis desireupon his adversaries.
KJV
King James Version · 1611His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he seehis desireupon his adversaries.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949His heart is resting safely, he will have no fear, till he sees trouble come on his haters.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sustained is his heart--he feareth not, Till that he look on his adversaries.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752That he may place him with princes, with the princes of his people.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890His heart is maintained, he is not afraid, until he see [his desire] upon his oppressors.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 118:7
Jehovah is on my side among them that help me: Therefore shall I seemy desireupon them that hate me.
- Psalms 27:14
Wait for Jehovah: Be strong, and let thy heart take courage; Yea, wait thou for Jehovah.
- Psalms 59:10
My God with his lovingkindness will meet me: God will let me see my desire upon mine enemies.
- Proverbs 3:33
The curse of Jehovah is in the house of the wicked; But he blesseth the habitation of the righteous.
- Hebrews 13:9
Be not carried away by divers and strange teachings: for it is good that the heart be established by grace; not by meats, wherein they that occupied themselves were not profited.
- Psalms 92:11
Mine eye also hath seen my desireon mine enemies, Mine ears have heard my desire of the evil-doers that rise up against me.
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