The Righteous Will Never Be Moved
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Praise the LORD!
Blessed is the man who fears the LORD,
Who a delights greatly in His commandments.
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b His descendants will be mighty on earth;
The generation of the upright will be blessed.
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c Wealth and riches will be in his house,
And his righteousness endures forever.
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d Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness;
He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
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e A good man deals graciously and lends;
He will guide his affairs f with discretion.
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Surely he will never be shaken;
g The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.
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h He will not be afraid of evil tidings;
His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
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His i heart is established;
j He will not be afraid,
Until he k sees his desire upon his enemies.
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He has dispersed abroad,
He has given to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever;
His horn will be exalted with honor.
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The wicked will see it and be grieved;
He will gnash his teeth and melt away;
The desire of the wicked shall perish.
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Cross References
Psalms 128:1
Blessed is every one who fears the LORD, Who walks in His ways.
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Cross References
Psalms 102:28
The children of Your servants will continue, And their descendants will be established before You.
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Cross References
Proverbs 3:16
Length of days is in her right hand, In her left hand riches and honor.
Proverbs 8:18
Riches and honor are with me, Enduring riches and righteousness.
Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
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Cross References
Job 11:17
And your life would be brighter than noonday. Though you were dark, you would be like the morning.
Psalms 97:11
Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.
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Cross References
Psalms 37:26
He is ever merciful, and lends; And his descendants are blessed.
Luke 6:35
But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil.
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Cross References
Ephesians 5:15
See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise.
Colossians 4:5
Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
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Cross References
Proverbs 10:7
The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot.
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Cross References
Proverbs 1:33
But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, And will be secure, without fear of evil.
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Cross References
Hebrews 13:9
Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been occupied with them.
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Cross References
Psalms 27:1
The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalms 56:11
In God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
Proverbs 1:33
But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, And will be secure, without fear of evil.
Proverbs 3:24
When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.
Isaiah 12:2
Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; 'For YAH, the LORD, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.'
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Cross References
Psalms 59:10
My God of mercy shall come to meet me; God shall let me see my desire on my enemies.
New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.