Psalms 112:7He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~1000-500 BC. In an age without instant communication, bad news traveled by messenger - wars, famines, deaths announced suddenly in Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: steady resolve after watching how trust sustains people through crises
The original word
kun (כון) — established, fixed, prepared; like a foundation poured and set
Why it matters
Ancient Hebrew culture believed the heart was the center of decision-making, not emotions
Read with care
What most readers miss in Psalms 112:7
The Hebrew says his heart is 'prepared' for bad news - not surprised by it, not shattered
Common misconceptionMost people think this means the righteous don't get bad news. But it says he WON'T BE AFRAID of it - implying bad news will come, but won't destroy him.
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Verses that echo Psalms 112:7
Bible Genome reading
Psalms 112:7 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Psalms 112:7 comes from the book of Psalms, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to unknown. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 90% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the psalm genre of biblical literature. Key themes include trust, courage, steadfastness. Notable phrases: not be afraid; heart is steadfast; trusting in Yahweh.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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