Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.
Parallel translations
- WEB For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.
- KJV Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
- NKJV Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.
- NASB For he will never be shaken; The righteous will be remembered forever.
- NLT Such people will not be overcome by evil. Those who are righteous will be long remembered.
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Quick answer
The righteous person will never be shaken and will be remembered forever. God grants the godly lasting stability and remembrance.
Overview
In contrast to the wicked whose memory is blotted out, the righteous are firmly established and held in lasting remembrance. Their security rests not in themselves but in God's faithfulness. This enduring memory and stability is ultimately guaranteed in Christ, in whom believers are kept forever (John 10:28).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 11
- Prov 10:7The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.
- Ps 62:2He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.
- Ps 125:1A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.
- Heb 6:10For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
- Ps 15:5who lends his money without interest and refuses a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.
- Ps 55:22Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.
- Matt 25:34–40Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
- Ps 62:6He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken.
- 2 Pet 1:5–11For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
- Neh 13:31I also arranged for contributions of wood at the appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, with favor.
- Neh 13:22Then I instructed the Levites to purify themselves and guard the gates in order to keep the Sabbath day holy. Remember me for this as well, O my God, and show me mercy according to Your abundant loving devotion.
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