His heart is established. He will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries.
Parallel translations
- KJV His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
- 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 59:10My God will go before me with his loving kindness. God will let me look at my enemies in triumph.
- Ps 31:24Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in Yahweh.
- Ps 118:7Yahweh is on my side among those who help me. Therefore I will look in triumph at those who hate me.
- Ps 91:8You will only look with your eyes, and see the recompense of the wicked.
- Heb 13:9Don’t be carried away by various and strange teachings, for it is good that the heart be established by grace, not by food, through which those who were so occupied were not benefited.
- Ps 92:11My eye has also seen my enemies. My ears have heard of the wicked enemies who rise up against me.
- Prov 3:33Yahweh’s curse is in the house of the wicked, but he blesses the habitation of the righteous.
- Ps 27:14Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh.
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