He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh.
Parallel translations
- KJV He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
- BSB He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
- NKJV He will not be afraid of evil tidings; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
- NASB ¶He will not fear bad news; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
- NLT They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.
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- Isa 26:3–4You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.
- Prov 1:33But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm.”
- Ps 57:7My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.
- Ps 118:6Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
- Prov 3:25–26Don’t be afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it comes:
- John 14:1“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.
- Ps 34:4I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.
- Ps 118:8–9It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in man.
- Ps 64:10The righteous shall be glad in Yahweh, and shall take refuge in him. All the upright in heart shall praise him!
- Ps 56:3–4When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.
- Ps 27:1–3By David. Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?
- Ps 62:8Trust in him at all times, you people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us. Selah.
- Dan 3:16Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered the king, Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter.
- Acts 27:25Therefore, sirs, cheer up! For I believe God, that it will be just as it has been spoken to me.
- Luke 21:9When you hear of wars and disturbances, don’t be terrified, for these things must happen first, but the end won’t come immediately.”
- Luke 21:19“By your endurance you will win your lives.
- Acts 21:13Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
- Acts 20:24But these things don’t count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.
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