Psalms 37:29
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell for ever therein.
Leeser Tanakh
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 what is just.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 5:33(5:30) altogether in the way, which the Lord your God hath commanded you, shall ye walk; in order that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may remain many days in the land which ye will possess.
Psalms 25:13His soul shall abide in happiness: and his seed shall inherit the land.
Psalms 37:11But the meek shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves because of the abundance of peace.
Psalms 37:27Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
Isaiah 57:13When thou criest, let thy masses of idols deliver thee; but all of them will the wind carry away, a breath will take them off; but he that putteth his trust 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 →