Psalms 37:29
The righteous shall inherit the land, and live in it forever.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
In Context
30The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 5:33You shall walk in all the way which the LORD your God has commanded you, that you may live and that it may be well with you, and that you may prolong your days in the land which you shall possess.
Psalms 25:13His soul will dwell at ease. His offspring will inherit the land.
Psalms 37:11But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Psalms 37:27Depart from evil, and do good. Live securely forever.
Isaiah 57:13When you cry, let those whom you have gathered deliver you, but the wind will take them. A breath will carry them all away, but he who takes refuge in me will possess the land, and will inherit my holy mountain.”
2 Peter 3:13But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.
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 →