Psalms 112:6

6 Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever.

Psalms 112:6 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
English Standard Version (ESV)
6 For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever.
New Living Translation (NLT)
6 Such people will not be overcome by evil. Those who are righteous will be long remembered.
The Message Bible (MSG)
6 No shuffling or stumbling around for this one, But a sterling and solid and lasting reputation.
American Standard Version (ASV)
6 For he shall never be moved; The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
6 He will never fail. A righteous person will always be remembered.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
6 He will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
6 They will always be secure. Those who do what is right will be remembered forever.

Psalms 112:6 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 112:6

Surely he shall not be moved for ever
Out of the heart of God, and from his love and affections; out of the covenant of grace, and from an interest in it; out of the hands of Christ, or off of him the foundation; out of the house and family of God; out of a state of grace and righteousness, into condemnation: and though he may be distressed by afflictions, yet not destroyed; and though he may be so shaken, as to fall from some degree of steadfastness in the faith, and into sin, yet not so as to perish everlastingly: the saint's perseverance is a sure and certain truth, and to be depended upon.

The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance;
with good men, and especially such whose names are recorded in Scripture: and even others are remembered after death; and for a long time after, their pious characters, sayings, actions, sufferings, works, and writings; and with God, who remembers his love to them, his covenant with them, his promises to them; has a book of remembrance for their thoughts, words, and actions; which will be remembered and spoken of at the last day, when forgotten by them; see ( Proverbs 10:9 ) ( Malachi 3:16 ) ( Hebrews 6:10 ) ( Matthew 25:35 ) &c.

Psalms 112:6 In-Context

4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.
5 Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.
6 Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever.
7 They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
8 Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Psalms 15:5; S Psalms 55:22
  • 2. Proverbs 10:7; Ecclesiastes 2:16
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