Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
Parallel translations
- WEB For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.
- BSB Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.
- 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 just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
- Ps 62:2He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
- Ps 125:1They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
- Heb 6:10For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
- Ps 15:5He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
- Ps 55:22Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
- Matt 25:34–40Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
- Ps 62:6He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.
- 2 Pet 1:5–11And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
- Neh 13:31And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.
- Neh 13:22And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy.
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