For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.
Parallel translations
- KJV Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
- 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 righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.
- Ps 62:2He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress — I will never be greatly shaken.
- Ps 125:1A Song of Ascents. Those who trust in Yahweh are as Mount Zion, which can’t be moved, but remains forever.
- Heb 6:10For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the saints, and still do serve them.
- Ps 15:5he who doesn’t lend out his money for usury, nor take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be shaken.
- Ps 55:22Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
- Matt 25:34–40Then the King will tell those on his right hand, ‘Come, blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world;
- Ps 62:6He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress. I will not be shaken.
- 2 Pet 1:5–11Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;
- Neh 13:31and for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the first fruits. Remember me, my God, for good.
- Neh 13:22I commanded the Levites that they should purify themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the Sabbath day. Remember to me, my God, this also, and spare me according to the greatness of your loving kindness.
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