Psalms 37:29

But the land will belong to the righteous, they will live upon it forever,

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In The King James Version

The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.

In Context

28For the Lord loves justice, he does not forsake his friends. The unrighteous will be destroyed forever, and the seed of the wicked will be cut off.

30The mouth of the righteous murmurs wisdom, and words of justice are on their tongues.

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Cross References

Psalms 25:13They will live in prosperity, their children will inherit the land.

Psalms 37:11But the humble will have the land, and the rapture of peace in abundance.

Psalms 37:27Turn away from evil and do good and you will live in the land forever.

2 Peter 3:13but we look for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness will have its home, in fulfillment of the promise of God.

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 →

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