Psalm 112:7
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.
Cross-reference
Psalm 56:3 mirrors the action: 'When I am afraid, I put my trust in you' — same trust response to fear.
Psalm 27:1-3 echoes the same confidence: 'The LORD is my light... whom shall I fear?' — directly parallel to not fearing bad news.
Psalm 118:6 echoes this same confidence: because the LORD is on our side, we need not fear what man can do.
Psalm 57:7 declares 'My heart is steadfast' — identical phrase to 'his heart is firm' in Psalm 112:7.
Psalm 56:4 declares 'in God I trust; I shall not be afraid' — identical outcome of trust leading to fearlessness.
In Psalm 56:11, the psalmist declares trust in God leads to no fear of man—directly parallel to not fearing bad news.
In Psalm 91:5, the righteous are promised freedom from fear of night terrors, mirroring the fearless trust in God's protection.
Psalm 62:8 urges trust in God at all times and pouring out the heart—a broader call that supports the firm trust here.
Psalm 118:8 declares it better to take refuge in the LORD than in man—reinforcing the source of the fearless trust here.
Psalm 118:9 echoes the same principle: trusting princes fails, but trusting the LORD secures the heart against fear.
Psalm 64:10 describes the righteous taking refuge and rejoicing—a related outcome of trust, though less directly about fear.
In Acts 27:25, Paul trusts God's promise amid a storm, showing the same fearless confidence in bad news.
Acts 21:13 shows Paul ready for imprisonment and death—a concrete demonstration of not being afraid of bad news.
Acts 20:24 reveals Paul's fearless resolve to finish his course despite hardships—embodying the trust that dismisses bad news.
In John 14:1, Jesus similarly calls for trust in God to calm troubled hearts, echoing the same confidence in God's care.
Luke 21:9 instructs 'do not be terrified' by wars and tumults — NT parallel to not fearing bad news.
Daniel 3:16 shows Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego unafraid of the king's threat—a living example of not fearing bad news.
Isaiah 26:3 promises perfect peace to those whose minds are stayed on God—the same trust that banishes fear of bad news.
Proverbs 3:26 gives the reason: 'the LORD will be your confidence' — explains the firm heart in Psalm 112:7.
Proverbs 3:25 directly commands 'Do not be afraid of sudden terror' — same exhortation against fear of calamity.
In Matthew 24:6, Jesus warns not to be alarmed by wars and rumors—directly parallel to not fearing bad news.
In Mark 13:7, Jesus tells disciples not to be alarmed by wars and rumors — the same calm trust in God despite bad news.
In Isaiah 7:2, Ahaz's heart shakes at bad news, contrasting with the righteous man who is not afraid—a negative example.
In Proverbs 28:1, the righteous are bold as lions, contrasting with the wicked's fear—parallel to the fearless heart trusting God.
In John 14:27, Jesus gives His peace and says 'let not your hearts be troubled' — reinforcing the theme of fearless trust.
In Acts 27:22, Paul urges sailors to take heart despite the storm — a parallel situation of bad news met with faith.
Isaiah 26:4 calls for trusting the LORD as an everlasting rock—a general exhortation that underlies the fearless heart here.
Proverbs 1:33 promises security 'without dread of disaster' — similar to not fearing bad news, but in wisdom context.