Psalms 37:29
The righteous will inherit the land 1 and live there forever. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
In Context
30The mouth of the righteous person speaks wisdom 1 and increases justice. 1
Cross References
Deuteronomy 5:33You will walk in all the ways that Yahweh your God has commanded you, so that you may live, and so that it may go well with you, and that you may prolong your days in the land that you will possess.
Psalms 25:13His life will go along in goodness; 1 and his descendants will inherit the land. 1
Psalms 37:11But the meek will inherit the land 1 and will delight in great prosperity. 1
Psalms 37:27Turn away from evil and do what is right; 1 then you will be safe forever. 1
Isaiah 57:13When you cry out, let your collection of idols rescue you. 1 Instead the wind will carry them all away, a breath will carry them all away. 1 Yet he who takes refuge in me will inherit the land and will take possession of my holy mountain. 1
2 Peter 3:13But according to his promise, we are waiting for the new heavens and the new earth, where righteousness will dwell.
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 →