Not afraid of evil tidings. I. MOST PEOPLE ARE . The postman's knock, much more a telegram, will often set their hearts palpitating. They realize how precarious is the tenure by which they hold their good things; they have many times had experience of the instability of that in which they have most trusted; and hence they are afraid, etc. II. BUT OF THE SERVANT OF GOD IT IS SAID , " HE SHALL NOT BE AFRAID OF EVIL TIDINGS ." 1. As a fact,... read more
Trust-triumph over fears. "He will not be afraid of any evil tidings; for his heart standeth fast, and believeth in the Lord." The good man of this psalm is evidently also a rich man, and a man in high position, who can exert a wide influence. Such men are more especially exposed to the influence of evil tidings. Illustrate by the case of Job, to whom the messengers of evil came one after another. Or give cases of merchants whose whole fortune is embarked in some ship, and who receive... read more
His heart is established . Almost a repetition of the phrase in Psalms 112:7 , "his heart is fixed"—seemingly, therefore, superfluous, but really emphasizing the point, which is of great moment (see the comment of Hengstenberg, and compare the "just man" of Horace, 'Od.,' 3.3, 2. 1-8). He shall not be afraid . "Perfect love casteth out fear" ( 1 John 4:18 ). He who feels himself always and altogether in the hands of a loving Father cannot be afraid of what is about to befall him. ... read more
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings - Of bad news; of reverses and losses; of the destruction of his ship at sea, or his property by land; of disaster by flood, by famine, by war. His heart will so fully confide in God that he can commit all calmly into his hands. He will feel assured that all will be well; that nothing occurs but that which the wisest and the best Being in the universe sees it best should occur; and that in all which “does” take place he is able to sustain the sufferer.... read more
His heart is established - Sustained; upheld. This is the same idea, though somewhat varied in form. The word means to sustain; to support; and the idea is, that there is some basis of support - some strength - which is not his own.He shall not be afraid - When he is assailed by enemies.Until he see his desire upon his enemies - This implies that he had nothing really to fear. He would certainly overcome his foes; and in the meantime he might look calmly on all their efforts to destroy him, for... read more
Psalms 112:6-8. He shall not be moved for ever Though he may, for a season, be afflicted, yet he shall not be utterly and eternally destroyed, as wicked men shall be. The righteous Hebrew, צדיק , the righteous man; shall be in everlasting remembrance Though, while he lives, he may be exposed to the censures, slanders, and contradictions of sinners; yet, after his death, his memory shall be precious and honourable, both with God and men, his very enemies not excepted. He shall not be... read more
Psalms 111-112 God and his godly peopleEqual in length and similar in form, these two psalms can be read as a pair. Both are acrostics (see note preceding Psalms 9:0). The former considers the greatness of God, the latter the character of his godly people.God’s wonderful works, both in creation and in history, are a cause for praise by all his worshipping people (111:1-3). In his sovereign power he took the agriculturally productive land of Canaan from its heathen inhabitants and gave it to the... read more
evil tidings. Hebrew "evil hearing"; put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6 , for whatever bad news may be heard. trusting = confiding. Hebrew. bat a h . See App-69 . the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . read more
"He shall not be afraid of evil tidings:His heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.His heart is established, he shall not be afraid,Until he see his desire upon his adversaries.""He shall not be afraid" (Psalms 112:7-8). "Perfect love casteth out fear" (1 John 4:18); and the man who loves God, delights in his commandments, trusts in the Lord, orders his life in the likeness of God's own character, etc. that man has no need to fear anything. He need not fear pain, suffering, misfortune, poverty,... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 112:7
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings . Confident in God's goodness to wards him, he will not anticipate misfortunes. They may come, as even the best man is not exempt from them; but he will not meet them half-way. His heart is fixed ; i . e . firmly established (see Psalms 112:8 )—settled on a sure basis— trusting in the Lord —the one basis that is solid and immovable. read more