Psalm 112

The mirror of 111, another acrostic. What was said of God there (gracious, compassionate, righteousness enduring) is now said of the person who fears Him. We become like what we worship. The righteous person is generous, gives to the poor (Paul quotes verse 9 in 2 Corinthians 9:9), and "does not fear bad news." That kind of steadiness comes from trust, not from denial.

"He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD." (Psalm 112:7)