Psalms 37:34
Wait for LORD, and keep his way, and he will exalt thee to inherit the land. When sinners are cut off, thou shall see it.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
33LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
35I have seen a wicked man in great power, and spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
Cross References
Job 17:9Yet the righteous shall hold on his way. And he who has clean hands shall grow stronger and stronger.
Psalms 25:13His soul shall dwell at ease, and his seed shall inherit the land.
Psalms 37:3Trust in LORD, and do good. Dwell in the land, and feed on [his] faithfulness.
Psalms 37:9For evil-doers shall be cut off, but those who wait for LORD, they shall inherit the land.
Psalms 91:8Thou shall only behold with thine eyes, and see the reward of the wicked.
Psalms 92:12A righteous man shall flourish like the palm tree. He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
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 →