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Psalms 112:6

The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 112:6

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

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.

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