He will not be afraid of evil tidings: for his heart is fixed, and believeth in the Lord.

His heart is established: therefore he will not fear, until he see his desire upon his enemies.

He hath [a]distributed and given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth forever: his [b]horn shall be exalted with glory.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 112:9 The godly pinch not niggardly, but distribute liberally, as the necessity of the poor requireth, and as his power is able.
  2. Psalm 112:9 His power and prosperous estate.

They will have no fear of bad news;
    their hearts are steadfast,(A) trusting in the Lord.(B)
Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear;(C)
    in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.(D)
They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor,(E)
    their righteousness endures(F) forever;
    their horn[a] will be lifted(G) high in honor.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 112:9 Horn here symbolizes dignity.