Psalms 112:8

8 Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.

Psalms 112:8 in Other Translations

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

8 His heart is steady; he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.

8 They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly.

8 Spirit firm, unperturbed, Ever blessed, relaxed among enemies,

8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he see [his desire] upon his adversaries.

8 His heart is steady, and he is not afraid. In the end he will look triumphantly at his enemies.

8 His heart is assured; he will not fear. In the end he will look in triumph on his foes.

8 Their hearts are secure. They aren't afraid. In the end they will see their enemies destroyed.

Psalms 112:8 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 112:8

His heart is established
With the doctrine of grace; which is food unto it, and by which it is strengthened and nourished; it is established in the faith of Christ, both in the grace of faith, and in the doctrine of faith, even in all the doctrines of the Gospel; so that he is not as a child, tossed to and fro with every wind; his heart is established in the exercise of grace, and he is steadfast and immovable in the discharge of duty. This being the case,

he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies;
until he looks them in the face boldly and confidently; or until he sees them all slain and destroyed, as the Israelites saw the Egyptians on the sea shore. We supply "his desire"; it might be put "vengeance", as in ( Psalms 58:10 ) , the punishment of God on wicked men, who are the enemies of the upright; and which they shall see with pleasure, because of the glory of divine justice conspicuous therein; see ( Revelation 18:20 ) ( Revelation 19:1 Revelation 19:2 ) and even before this is brought about, while their enemies are oppressing them, insulting them, and triumphing over them, they shall not be afraid, as knowing the time is coming when the scene will be changed, and they shall triumph in their turn.

Psalms 112:8 In-Context

6 Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever.

7 They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

8 Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.

9 They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor, their righteousness endures forever; their horn will be lifted high in honor.

10 The wicked will see and be vexed, they will gnash their teeth and waste away; the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 3:6; Psalms 27:1; Psalms 56:11; Proverbs 1:33; Isaiah 12:2
• 2. S Psalms 54:7; Psalms 59:10