He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
Parallel translations
- WEB He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh.
- KJV He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, 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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Quick answer
He will not fear bad news, for his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord. Settled trust in God removes anxious dread.
Overview
The God-fearer faces frightening reports without panic because his heart rests securely in the Lord. This steadfastness flows from faith, not from favorable circumstances. It models the peace Christ gives, freeing His people from anxiety through trust in God's care (Philippians 4:6-7).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 18
- Isa 26:3–4You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
- Prov 1:33But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil.”
- Ps 57:7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
- Ps 118:6The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
- Prov 3:25–26Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
- John 14:1“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.
- Ps 34:4I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.
- Ps 118:8–9It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.
- Ps 64:10Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him; let all the upright in heart exult.
- Ps 56:3–4When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.
- Ps 27:1–3Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?
- Ps 62:8Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah
- Dan 3:16Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter.
- Luke 21:9When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.”
- Acts 27:25So take courage, men, for I believe God that it will happen just as He told me.
- Luke 21:19By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.
- Acts 20:24But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
- Acts 21:13Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
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