Psalm 112:6
New International Version
Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever.

New Living Translation
Such people will not be overcome by evil. Those who are righteous will be long remembered.

English Standard Version
For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever.

Berean Standard Bible
Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.

Berean Literal Bible
Surely he will not be shaken forever; the righteous will be as a memorial forever.

King James Bible
Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

New King James Version
Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.

New American Standard Bible
For he will never be shaken; The righteous will be remembered forever.

NASB 1995
For he will never be shaken; The righteous will be remembered forever.

NASB 1977
For he will never be shaken; The righteous will be remembered forever.

Legacy Standard Bible
For he will never be shaken; The righteous will be remembered forever.

Amplified Bible
He will never be shaken; The righteous will be remembered forever.

Berean Annotated Bible
Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.

Christian Standard Bible
He will never be shaken. The righteous one will be remembered forever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He will never be shaken. The righteous man will be remembered forever.

American Standard Version
For he shall never be moved; The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.

Contemporary English Version
They won't ever be troubled, and the kind things they do will never be forgotten.

English Revised Version
For he shall never be moved; the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He will never fail. A righteous person will always be remembered.

Good News Translation
A good person will never fail; he will always be remembered.

International Standard Version
He will never be shaken; the one who is just will always be remembered.

NET Bible
For he will never be upended; others will always remember one who is just.

New Heart English Bible
For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.

Webster's Bible Translation
Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.

World English Bible
For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For he is not moved for all time; For the righteous is a continuous memorial.

Berean Literal Bible
Surely he will not be shaken forever; the righteous will be as a memorial forever.

Young's Literal Translation
For -- to the age he is not moved; For a memorial age-during is the righteous.

Smith's Literal Translation
For he shall not be moved forever: the just one shall be for eternal remembrance.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
because he shall not be moved for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For he will not be disturbed in eternity.

New American Bible
For he shall never be shaken; the righteous shall be remembered forever.

New Revised Standard Version
For the righteous will never be moved; they will be remembered forever.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Surely he shall not be moved for ever; the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he will not be shaken for eternity; the remembrance for the righteous will be for eternity.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For he shall never be moved; The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For he shall not be moved for ever; the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

Additional Translations ...



Context
Blessed is the Man who Fears the LORD
5It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice. 6Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever. 7He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.…

Cross References
Surely he will never be shaken;

Psalm 16:8
I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Psalm 15:5
who lends his money without interest and refuses a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.

Proverbs 10:30
The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not inhabit the land.
the righteous man will be remembered forever.

Proverbs 10:7
The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.

Hebrews 11:4
By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.

Matthew 26:13
Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”
Proverbs 12:3
A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.

Isaiah 40:8
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”

Isaiah 26:3-4
You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.

Proverbs 3:21-26
My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment. / They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck. / Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. …

Matthew 7:24-25
Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock.

Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

2 Corinthians 4:17-18
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. / So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

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.

Hebrews 13:5-6
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”


Treasury of Scripture

Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

surely

Psalm 15:5
He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.

Psalm 62:2,6
He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved…

Psalm 125:1
A Song of degrees. They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.

the righteous

Nehemiah 13:22,31
And 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…

Proverbs 10:7
The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

Matthew 25:34-40
Then 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: …

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Psalm 112
1. Godliness has the promises of this life
4. And of the life to come
10. The prosperity of the godly shall be an eyesore to the wicked












Surely he will never be shaken;

The righteous possess a stability that does not depend on favorable circumstances. Though troubles and opposition arise, God sustains those who fear Him and order their lives according to His ways. Their security rests in the Lord rather than in wealth, power, or human approval.

Psa 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me…
Psa 15:5 who lends his money without interest and refuses a bribe…
Pro 10:30 The righteous will never be shaken, but…

the righteous man will be remembered forever.

His faithful life leaves an enduring testimony among those who knew him, and his name remains known before God. The works of the righteous are not lost with death, for the Lord remembers their faithfulness and preserves the lasting fruit of a life lived in obedience to Him.

Pro 10:7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing,…
Heb 11:4 By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did.…
Mat 26:13 Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached…

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Righteous Man
This refers to an individual who lives in accordance with God's laws and principles. In the context of Psalm 112, the righteous man is characterized by his fear of the Lord and delight in His commandments.

2. Psalm 112
This is a wisdom psalm that highlights the blessings and characteristics of a person who fears the Lord. It is often paired with Psalm 111, which praises God's works and faithfulness.

3. The Psalmist
Traditionally attributed to King David, the psalmist is the author who conveys the message of God's faithfulness to the righteous.
Teaching Points
Stability in Righteousness
The righteous will not be easily moved or disturbed by life's challenges because their foundation is in God.

Eternal Legacy
Living a righteous life leaves a lasting impact and legacy that endures beyond one's lifetime.

Fear of the Lord
A reverent fear of God and adherence to His commandments are central to the life of the righteous, leading to divine favor and remembrance.

God's Faithfulness
The assurance that God remembers and honors the righteous encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 112:6?

2. How does Psalm 112:6 encourage us to live a righteous and steadfast life?

3. What does "righteous will never be shaken" mean for a believer's daily walk?

4. How can we ensure our legacy aligns with Psalm 112:6's promise of remembrance?

5. Which other scriptures emphasize the enduring nature of the righteous?

6. How can we apply the principles of Psalm 112:6 in challenging times today?

7. How does Psalm 112:6 define righteousness in a modern context?

8. What historical evidence supports the promises in Psalm 112:6?

9. How does Psalm 112:6 align with the overall message of the Psalms?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 112?


(6) See Psalm 15:5; Proverbs 10:7.

Verse 6. - Surely he shall not be moved forever. God's blessing shall abide with him, and make his happiness sure and stable. (On stability as a necessary element in happiness, see Aristotle, 'Eth. Nic.,' 1. 10. § 7, 8.) The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance; i.e. everlastingly remembered by God.

Psalm 112:6 promises rock-solid security and lasting honor to the one who fears the LORD. Because God’s word is certain (“Surely”), the righteous can stand firm through every upheaval (“never be shaken”). Their God-honoring life (“the righteous man”) leaves an imprint that time cannot erase (“remembered forever”). Confidence, stability, integrity, and eternal significance—all flow from trusting and obeying the faithful God of Scripture.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Surely
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

he will never
לְעוֹלָ֥ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

be shaken.
יִמּ֑וֹט (yim·mō·wṭ)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4131: To waver, to slip, shake, fall

The righteous man
צַדִּֽיק׃ (ṣad·dîq)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6662: Just, righteous

will be
יִהְיֶ֥ה (yih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

remembered
לְזֵ֥כֶר (lə·zê·ḵer)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2143: A memento, recollection, commemoration

forever.
ע֝וֹלָ֗ם (‘ō·w·lām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always


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