¶He will 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.”
- Acts 27:25Therefore, sirs, cheer up! For I believe God, that it will be just as it has been spoken to me.
- Luke 21:19“By your endurance you will win your lives.
- 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.
- 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.”
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