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Psalms 37:18
The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — David addresses the community regarding the contrast between the righteous and the wicked, immediately following the declaration that Yahweh upholds the upright in Psalm 37:17.
The words — יוֹדֵ֣עַ (yo.de.a') translates literally as "[is] knowing," and תְמִימִ֑ם (te.mi.mim) means "blameless" or "upright."
The thread — Yahweh’s oversight of the righteous runs through Psalms 1:6 and Psalms 103:17, while the contrast between the destruction of the wicked and the eternal inheritance of the blameless connects to Romans 6:23.
Why it lands — The text states that Yahweh actively records the timeline of the blameless and guarantees their permanent inheritance, requiring the reader to accept divine oversight and future security over present circumstances.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The Lord knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
Cross-references
- Psalms 1:6 For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
- Psalms 103:17 But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—
- Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
- 2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
- Psalms 31:7 I will be glad and rejoice in Your loving devotion, for You have seen my affliction; You have known the anguish of my soul.
- Psalms 49:5 Why should I fear in times of trouble, when wicked usurpers surround me?
- Psalms 73:24 You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.
- 1 Peter 1:4 and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
- Revelation 11:3 And I will empower my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.”
- Deuteronomy 33:25 May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and may your strength match your days.”