Psalms 37:29
The righteous shall possess the land, and dwell therein for ever.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
In Context
30The mouth of the righteous proffereth wisdom, and his tongue speaketh judgment;
Cross References
Deuteronomy 5:33In all the way that Jehovah your God hath commanded you shall ye walk, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess.
Psalms 25:13His soul shall dwell in prosperity, and his seed shall inherit the earth.
Psalms 37:11But the meek shall possess the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of prosperity.
Psalms 37:27Depart from evil, and do good, and dwell for evermore;
Isaiah 57:13When thou criest, let them that are gathered by thee deliver thee! But a wind shall carry them all away, a breath shall take them; but he that putteth his trust in me shall inherit the land, and possess my holy mountain.
2 Peter 3:13But, according to his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwells 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 →