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Psalms 112:6
Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the community regarding the permanent standing of a generous, justice-guided individual within a wisdom contrast between the righteous and the wicked.
The words — יִמּ֑וֹט (yi.Mot) translates literally as "he will be shaken," while ע֝וֹלָ֗ם (o.Lam) denotes "perpetuity" or "forever."
The thread — The motif of unshakable stability appears in Psalms 62:2 and Psalms 125:1, while the enduring memory of the righteous is paralleled in Proverbs 10:7.
Why it lands — The verse demands that readers anchor their expectations in long-term divine justice rather than temporary crises, accepting that moral integrity outlasts temporal instability.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
Cross-references
- Proverbs 10:7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.
- Psalms 62:2 He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.
- Psalms 125:1 A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.
- Hebrews 6:10 For 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.
- Psalms 15:5 who lends his money without interest and refuses a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.
- Psalms 55:22 Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.
- Nehemiah 13:31 I also arranged for contributions of wood at the appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, with favor.
- Psalms 62:6 He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken.
- Matthew 25:34 Then 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.
- 2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;