Psalms 37:29
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
In Context
30The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of judgment.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 5:33All of you shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God has commanded you, that all of you may live, and that it may be well with you, and that all of you may prolong your days in the land which all of you shall possess.
Psalms 25:13His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.
Psalms 37:11But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Psalms 37:27Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
Isaiah 57:13When you cry, let your companies deliver you; but the wind shall carry them all away; vanity shall take them: but he that puts his trust in me shall possess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain;
2 Peter 3:13Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwells righteousness.
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 →