Psalms 37:18
The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
King James Version
In Context
17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
19They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
Cross References
Psalms 1:6For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Psalms 21:4He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.
Psalms 31:15My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
Psalms 49:5Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
Psalms 103:17But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;
Isaiah 60:21Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:8-21
Exhortations and Promises. 7 Rest in the Lord , and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. 8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. 9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord , they shall inherit the earth. 10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. 11 But the meek shall… Read the whole commentary →