His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
Parallel translations
- WEB His heart is established. He will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries.
- BSB His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.
- NKJV His heart is established; He will not be afraid, Until he sees his desire upon his enemies.
- NASB His heart is firm, he will not fear, But will look with satisfaction on his enemies.
- NLT They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly.
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Quick answer
His heart is steady and unafraid, confident he will see his foes defeated. Faith gives courage even in the face of enemies.
Overview
Repeating the theme of a steadfast heart, the verse promises the righteous a settled confidence that endures until they see God's vindication over their adversaries. This is not arrogance but trust in God's justice. Believers share this assurance, for in Christ they are more than conquerors (Romans 8:37).
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Cross-references · 8
- Ps 59:10The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies.
- Ps 31:24Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.
- Ps 118:7The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
- Ps 91:8Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
- Heb 13:9Be 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.
- Ps 92:11Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.
- Prov 3:33The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
- Ps 27:14Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
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