Psalms 37:34
Waite thou on the Lord, and keepe his way, and he shall exalt thee, that thou shalt inherite the lande: when the wicked men shall perish, thou shalt see.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
33But the Lord wil not leaue him in his hand, nor condemne him, when he is iudged.
35I haue seene the wicked strong, and spreading himselfe like a greene bay tree.
Cross References
Job 17:9But the righteous wil holde his way, and he whose hands are pure, shall increase his strength.
Psalms 25:13His soule shall dwell at ease, and his seede shall inherite the land.
Psalms 37:3Trust thou in the Lord and do good: dwell in the land, and thou shalt be fed assuredly.
Psalms 37:9For euill doers shalbe cut off, and they that wait vpon the Lord, they shall inherite the land.
Psalms 91:8Doubtlesse with thine eyes shalt thou beholde and see the reward of the wicked.
Psalms 92:12The righteous shall flourish like a palme tree, and shall grow like a Cedar in 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 →