Psalms 37:29

29 The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.

Psalms 37:29 in Other Translations

KJV
29 The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
ESV
29 The righteous shall inherit the land and dwell upon it forever.
NLT
29 The godly will possess the land and will live there forever.
MSG
29 The good get planted on good land and put down healthy roots.
CSB
29 The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it permanently.

Psalms 37:29 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 37:29

The righteous shall inherit the land
(See Gill on Psalms 37:9) and (See Gill on Psalms 37:11);

and dwell therein for ever; (See Gill on Psalms 37:27).

Psalms 37:29 In-Context

27 Turn from evil and do good; then you will dwell in the land forever.
28 For the LORD loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed ; the offspring of the wicked will perish.
29 The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.
30 The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak what is just.
31 The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip.

Cross References 2

  • 1. ver 9; Proverbs 2:21
  • 2. Isaiah 34:17
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