Psalms 37:3
Trust in the LORD, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
In Context
2For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb.
4Also delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Cross References
Genesis 26:2The LORD appeared to him, and said, “Don’t go down into Egypt. Live in the land I will tell you about.
Deuteronomy 30:20to love the LORD your God, to obey his voice, and to cling to him; for he is your life, and the length of your days, that you may dwell in the land which the LORD swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.
1 Kings 19:6He looked, and behold, there was at his head a cake baked on the coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank, and lay down again.
Psalms 26:1Judge me, LORD, for I have walked in my integrity. I have trusted also in the LORD without wavering.
Psalms 34:9Oh fear the LORD, you his saints, for there is no lack with those who fear him.
Proverbs 3:5Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:2-7
Exhortations and Promises. 1 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. 3 Trust in the Lord , and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. 4 Delight thyself also in the Lord ; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. 5 Commit thy way unto the Lord ; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. 6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness… Read the whole commentary →