Psalms 37:22

Those who have his blessing will have the earth for their heritage; but those who are cursed by him will be cut off.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.

In Context

21The sinner takes money and does not give it back; but the upright man has mercy, and gives to others.

23The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he takes delight in his way.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 5:33Go on walking in the way ordered for you by the Lord your God, so that life may be yours and it may be well for you, and your days may be long in the land of your heritage.

Psalms 25:13His soul will be full of good things, and his seed will have the earth for its heritage.

Psalms 37:9For the evil-doers will be cut off: but those who have faith in the Lord will have the earth for their heritage.

Psalms 37:18The days of the upright are numbered by the Lord, and their heritage will be for ever.

Psalms 115:15May you have the blessing of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

Psalms 128:1A Song of the going up. Happy is the worshipper of the Lord, who is walking in his ways.

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 →

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