Psalms 37:34
Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
33the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned under judgment.
35I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree,
Cross References
Job 17:9Yet a righteous one holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
Psalms 25:13His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land.
Psalms 37:3Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
Psalms 37:9For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.
Psalms 91:8You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked.
Psalms 92:12The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
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 →