Psalms 37:29
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell in it forever.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
In Context
30The mouth of a righteous man talks of wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 5:33Ye shall walk in all the way which LORD your God has commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess.
Psalms 25:13His soul shall dwell at ease, and his seed shall inherit the land.
Psalms 37:11But the meek shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Psalms 37:27Depart from evil, and do good, and dwell for evermore.
Isaiah 57:13When thou cry, let those whom thou have gathered deliver thee. But the wind shall take them; a breath shall carry them all away. But he who takes refuge in me shall possess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain.
2 Peter 3:13But we anticipate a new heavens and a new earth according to his promise, in which righteousness dwells.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:22-34
Exhortations and Promises. 21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth. 22 For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. 23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : and he delighteth in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. 25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. 26… Read the whole commentary →