Psalms 37:18
The days of the upright are numbered by the Lord, and their heritage will be for ever.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
In Context
17For the arms of the evil-doers will be broken: but the Lord is the support of the good.
Cross References
Psalms 1:6Because the Lord sees the way of the upright, but the end of the sinner is destruction.
Psalms 21:4\21:3\For you go before him with the blessings of good things: you put a crown of fair gold on his head.
Psalms 31:15\31:14\But I had faith in you, O Lord; I said, You are my God.
Psalms 49:5\49:4\I will put my teaching into a story; I will make my dark sayings clear with music.
Psalms 103:17But the mercy of the Lord is eternal for his worshippers, and their children's children will see his righteousness;
Isaiah 60:21Your people will all be upright, the land will be their heritage for ever; the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, to be for my glory.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:8-21
Exhortations and Promises. 7 Rest in the Lord , and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. 8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. 9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord , they shall inherit the earth. 10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. 11 But the meek shall… Read the whole commentary →