Psalms 37:29
The righteous shall inherit the land, And shall dwell therein for ever.
Noyes Bible
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 right.
Cross References
Psalms 25:13He shall himself dwell in prosperity, And his offspring shall inherit the land.
Psalms 37:11But the meek shall inherit the land, And delight themselves in the fulness of prosperity.
Psalms 37:27Depart from evil, and do good; So thou shalt dwell in the land for ever.
Isaiah 57:13When thou criest, let thy host of idols deliver thee! But the wind shall bear them all away; A breath shall take them off; But he that putteth his trust in me Shall possess the land, And shall inherit my holy mountain.
2 Peter 3:13But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
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 →