Psalms 37:29-31

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.

Psalms 37:29-31 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 37

\\<<[A Psalm] of David>>\\. This psalm, it is very probable, was written at the same time, and upon the same occasion, with the former; and describes the different states of good and bad men; and is full of exhortations, instructions, and advice to the people of God; intermixed with various encouraging promises. A late learned writer {h} thinks it was written for Mephibosheth's consolation under Ziba's calumny. {h} Delaney's Life of King David, vol. 2. p. 219.

Cross References 5

  • 1. ver 9; Proverbs 2:21
  • 2. Isaiah 34:17
  • 3. Psalms 49:3; Proverbs 10:13
  • 4. S Deuteronomy 6:6; S Job 22:22; Psalms 40:8; Isaiah 51:7
  • 5. ver 23; S Deuteronomy 32:35
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