Psalm 112:6-8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:8

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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 112:6-8

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

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 112:1-10

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 112:6

The righteous = A righteous one. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 112:7

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

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 112:7

"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

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 112:6

Psalms 112:6. For he by no means can be overthrown; But every age the Just One's praise shall tell. And he observes, that the Hebrew word טוב tob, should be rendered a good thing: "He is a good thing, what we delight in, and esteem our joy; since he is kind, communicative, or ready to lend the gifts or talents of his grace or good Spirit." read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 112:7

Psalms 112:7. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings— Heb. He is not afraid of ill reports: "He fears not, though his name or religion be evil spoken of, as trusting in the Lord, and knowing that he shall be able to maintain the cause for all his servants in the judgment." Fenwick. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 112:8

Psalms 112:8. Until he see his desire upon his enemies— Until he look upon his enemies, i.e. as seeing them all subdued, and made his footstool. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 112:6

6. not be moved—(compare Psalms 13:4; Psalms 15:5). read more

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