Psalms 37:9

9 For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.

Psalms 37:9 in Other Translations

KJV
9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
ESV
9 For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land.
NLT
9 For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the LORD will possess the land.
MSG
9 Before long the crooks will be bankrupt; God-investors will soon own the store.
CSB
9 For evildoers will be destroyed, but those who put their hope in the Lord will inherit the land.

Psalms 37:9 In-Context

7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
8 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.
9 For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.
10 A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found.
11 But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Psalms 31:22; Psalms 101:8; Psalms 118:10; Proverbs 2:22
  • 2. Isaiah 25:9; Isaiah 26:8; Isaiah 40:31; Isaiah 49:23; Isaiah 51:5
  • 3. ver 22; Psalms 25:13; Isaiah 49:8; Isaiah 57:13; Isaiah 60:21; Matthew 5:5
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