Psalms 37:29
What does Psalms 37:29 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 37:29 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 37:29 means
This verse is a concise reiteration and powerful summary of the ultimate destiny of the righteous previously mentioned in the psalm. "The righteous shall inherit the land" re-emphasizes the promise of secure possession, rest, and blessing, which is more than just physical territory but God's full provision. The added phrase, "And dwell therein for ever," underscores the permanent and eternal nature of this inheritance and the accompanying peace. It stands in direct contrast to the temporary nature and ultimate disappearance of the wicked, offering a final, comforting word of assurance regarding the enduring blessedness of God's faithful people.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The righteous shall inherit the land, And dwell therein for ever.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The righteous shall inherit the land, And dwell therein for ever.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The upright will have the earth for their heritage, and will go on living there for ever.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The righteous possess the land, And they dwell for ever on it.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The righteous shall possess the land, and dwell therein for ever.
Context
Building on the theological foundation of God's love for justice and His preservation of the saints in verse 28, this verse provides a powerful, concluding affirmation of the righteous's destiny. It consolidates the recurring promise of inheriting the land and dwelling there forever, serving as a climactic statement of their enduring security. This promise then transitions to describing the internal wisdom and integrity that characterize these righteous individuals in the subsequent verses.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Revelation 21:7
He that overcometh shall inherit these things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
- Psalms 37:11
But the meek shall inherit the land, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
- Revelation 21:3
And I heard a great voice out of the throne saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he shall dwell with them, and they shall be his peoples, and God himself shall be with them, and betheir God:
- Psalms 37:27
Depart from evil, and do good; And dwell for evermore.
- Proverbs 2:21
For the upright shall dwell in the land, And the perfect shall remain in it.
- Psalms 37:9
For evil-doers shall be cut off; But those that wait for Jehovah, they shall inherit the land.
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