Psalms 37:29
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
In Context
30The mouth of the righteous uttereth wisdom, and his tongue speaketh justice.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 5:33(5-30) Ye shall walk in all the way which the LORD your God hath commanded you, 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 abide in prosperity; and his seed shall inherit the land.
Psalms 37:11But the humble shall inherit the land, and delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Psalms 37:27Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
Isaiah 57:13When thou criest, let them that thou hast gathered deliver thee; but the wind shall carry them all away, a breath shall bear them off; but he that taketh refuge in Me shall possess the land, and shall inherit My holy mountain.
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 →