Psalms 37:29
The righteous, shall inherit the earth, that they may settle down, to futurity, thereupon.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
In Context
30The mouth of a righteous man, softly uttereth wisdom, and, his tongue, speaketh justice:
Cross References
Deuteronomy 5:33In all the way which Yahweh your God hath commanded you, must ye walk,—that ye may live and it be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land, which ye shall possess.
Psalms 25:13His soul, with prosperity, shall tarry, and, his seed, shall possess the land.
Psalms 37:11But, the patient oppressed-ones, shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves over the abundance of prosperity.
Psalms 37:27Turn from evil, and do good, and so settle down, unto times age-abiding.
Isaiah 57:13When thou makest outcry, let thy gathered throngs deliver thee! But all of them, shall A wind, catch up—A breath, take away! Whereas he that seeketh refuge in me, Shall inherit the land, And possess my holy mountain.
2 Peter 3:13But, new heavens, and a new earth, according to his promise, are we expecting, wherein, righteousness, is to 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 →