Psalms 37:34

Wait on the Lord, and observe his way: he will lift you to honor the land will be yours, you will feast your eyes on the doom of the wicked.

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In The King James Version

Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.

In Context

33But the Lord leaves them not in their hand: at their trial they will not be held guilty.

35I have seen the wicked exultant, lifting themselves like a cedar of Lebanon.

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Cross References

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

Psalms 37:3Trust in the Lord, and do good; remain in the land, and deal faithfully:

Psalms 37:9for evildoers will be cut off, but the land will be theirs, who wait on the Lord.

Psalms 91:8You will only look on with your eyes, and see how the wicked are punished.

Psalms 92:12The righteous will sprout like the palm, will grow like a cedar of Lebanon.

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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