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 · 2000

His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he seehis desireupon his adversaries.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he seehis desireupon his adversaries.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

His heart is resting safely, he will have no fear, till he sees trouble come on his haters.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Sustained is his heart--he feareth not, Till that he look on his adversaries.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

That he may place him with princes, with the princes of his people.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

His heart is maintained, he is not afraid, until he see [his desire] upon his oppressors.

Context

v.7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: His heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.

v.8This passage

v.9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.

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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