Psalms 37:18
The LORD knoweth the days of them that are wholehearted; and their inheritance shall be for ever.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
In Context
17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken; but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
19They shall not be ashamed in the time of evil; and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
Cross References
Psalms 1:6For the LORD regardeth the way of the righteous; but the way of the wicked shall perish.
Psalms 21:4(21-5) He asked life of Thee, Thou gavest it him; even length of days for ever and ever.
Psalms 31:15(31-16) My times are in Thy hand; deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
Psalms 49:5(49-6) Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my supplanters compasseth me about,
Psalms 103:17But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear Him, and His righteousness unto children's children;
Isaiah 60:21Thy people also shall be all righteous, they shall inherit the land for ever; the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, wherein I glory.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:8-21
Exhortations and Promises. 7 Rest in the Lord , and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. 8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. 9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord , they shall inherit the earth. 10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. 11 But the meek shall… Read the whole commentary →