Psalms 37:29
The upright will have the earth for their heritage, and will go on living there for ever.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
In Context
30The mouth of the good man says words of wisdom; the talk of his tongue is of righteousness.
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 37:11But the gentle will have the earth for their heritage; they will take their delight in peace without measure.
Psalms 37:27Be turned from evil, and do good; and your place will be for ever.
Isaiah 57:13Your false gods will not keep you safe in answer to your cry; but the wind will take them, they will be gone like a breath: but he who puts his hope in me will take the land, and will have my holy mountain as his heritage.
2 Peter 3:13But having faith in his word, we are looking for a new heaven and a new earth, which will be the resting-place of righteousness.
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 →