Psalms 112:8

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

His heart is set firm, he will not be afraid, till finally he looks in triumph at his enemies.

Berean Standard Bible:

His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

His heart{H3820} is established{H5564}, he shall not be afraid{H3372}, until he see{H7200} his desire upon his enemies{H6862}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Psalms 118:7

  • The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see [my desire] upon them that hate me.

Psalms 59:10

  • The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see [my desire] upon mine enemies.

Psalms 31:24

  • Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.

Psalms 91:8

  • Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

Hebrews 13:9

  • Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For [it is] a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.

Proverbs 3:33

  • The curse of the LORD [is] in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.

Psalms 27:14

  • Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

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Commentary for Psalms 112:8

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H3820
    There are 550 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: לֵב
    Transliteration: lêb
    Pronunciation: labe
    Description: a form of לֵבָב; the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything; [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom.
  2. Strong's Number: H5564
    There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: סָמַךְ
    Transliteration: çâmak
    Pronunciation: saw-mak'
    Description: a primitive root; to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense); bear up, establish, (up-) hold, lay, lean, lie hard, put, rest self, set self, stand fast, stay (self), sustain.
  3. Strong's Number: H3372
    There are 305 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יָרֵא
    Transliteration: yârêʼ
    Pronunciation: yaw-ray'
    Description: a primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten; affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing).
  4. Strong's Number: H7200
    There are 1212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רָאָה
    Transliteration: râʼâh
    Pronunciation: raw-aw'
    Description: a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative); advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions.
  5. Strong's Number: H6862
    There are 102 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: צַר
    Transliteration: tsar
    Pronunciation: tsar
    Description: or צָר; from צָרַר; compare as in צֹר; narrow; (as a noun) a tight place (usually figuratively, i.e. trouble); also a pebble ; (transitive) an opponent (as crowding); adversary, afflicted(-tion), anguish, close, distress, enemy, flint, foe, narrow, small, sorrow, strait, tribulation, trouble.