Psalms 37:29
But the just shall inherit the land, and shall dwell therein for evermore.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
In Context
30The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom : and his tongue shall speak judgment.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 5:33But you shall walk in the way that the Lord your God hath commanded, that you may live, and it may be well with you, and your days may be long in the land of your possession.
Psalms 25:13His soul shall dwell in good things: and his seed shall inherit the land.
Psalms 37:11But the meek shall inherit the land, and shall delight in abundance of peace.
Psalms 37:27Decline from evil and do good, and dwell for ever and ever.
Isaiah 57:13When thou shalt cry, let thy companies deliver thee, but the wind shall carry them all off, a breeze shall take them away, but he that putteth his trust in me, shall inherit the land, and shall possess my holy mount.
2 Peter 3:13But we look for new heavens and a new earth according to his promises, in which justice dwelleth.
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 →