Psalms 37:34
Be waiting for the Lord, and keep his way; and you will be lifted up, and have the land for your heritage: when the evil-doers are cut off, you will see it.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
33The Lord will not give him into their hands, or be against him when he is judged.
35I have seen the evil-doer in great power, covering the earth like a great tree.
Cross References
Job 17:9Still the upright keeps on his way, and he who has clean hands gets new strength.
Psalms 25:13His soul will be full of good things, and his seed will have the earth for its heritage.
Psalms 37:3Have faith in the Lord, and do good; be at rest in the land, and go after righteousness.
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 91:8Only with your eyes will you see the reward of the evil-doers.
Psalms 92:12\92:11\My eyes have seen trouble come on my haters; my ears have news of the fate of the evil-doers who have come up against me.
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 →