Devine Scripture

Psalms 37:22

What does Psalms 37:22 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 37:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Psalms 37:22 means

This verse reiterates the core principle of divine blessings and curses, directly linking them to God's favor or disfavor, and their impact on the inheritance of the land. "For such as are blessed of him shall inherit the land" confirms that those who receive divine approval and favor are the ones who will experience lasting peace, security, and provision—the true inheritance. Conversely, "they that are cursed of him shall be cut off" re-emphasizes the inescapable destruction and elimination of those who stand under God's judgment. This highlights the ultimate consequence for their character and actions described in the preceding verse.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For such as are blessed of him shall inherit the land; And they that are cursed of him shall be cut off.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For such as are blessed of him shall inherit the land; And they that are cursed of him shall be cut off.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Those who have his blessing will have the earth for their heritage; but those who are cursed by him will be cut off.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For His blessed ones do possess the land, And His reviled ones are cut off.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For sake me not, O Lord my God: do not thou depart from me.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

for those blessed of him shall possess the land, and they that are cursed of him shall be cut off.

Context

Building on the behavioral contrast in financial matters in verse 21, this verse articulates the direct divine consequences of being either blessed or cursed by God. It brings back the recurring theme of inheriting the land for the blessed and being cut off for the cursed. This divine decree regarding destiny then naturally transitions to explaining the security and stability of the righteous individual's path, established by God, in the subsequent verses.

v.21The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.

v.22This passage

v.23A man’s goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 37:11

    But the meek shall inherit the land, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

  • Proverbs 3:33

    The curse of Jehovah is in the house of the wicked; But he blesseth the habitation of the righteous.

  • Psalms 37:28

    For Jehovah loveth justice, And forsaketh not his saints; They are preserved for ever: But the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

  • Psalms 115:15

    Blessed are ye of Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth.

  • Psalms 119:21

    Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, That do wander from thy commandments.

  • Zechariah 5:3

    Then said he unto me, This is the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole land: for every one that stealeth shall be cut off on the one side according to it; and every one that sweareth shall be cut off on the other side according to it.

Related questions readers ask

Keep reading

Want to dig deeper? Explore Psalms 37

Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Psalms 37.

Keep exploring

Follow this verse across Scripture

Topics, devotionals, original-language word studies, and figures connected to Psalms 37:22.

Browse every hub

BibleTopicsBible answersDevotionalsFamous passagesWord studiesPeoplePlacesVerses for…Reading plansCommentary