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Psalms 37:29
The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the community regarding the contrasting outcomes of the righteous and the wicked, situated between a declaration of God’s preservation of His saints and a description of the righteous person’s speech.
The words — צַדִּיקִים (tza.di.Kim) means “righteous [people],” and יִרְשׁוּ (yi.re.shu) translates to “they will possess.”
The thread — The inheritance of the land by the upright runs through Proverbs 2:21 and Psalms 37:9, while the permanent dwelling of righteousness appears in 2 Peter 3:13.
Why it lands — The verse states the direct consequence of moral alignment: the righteous gain permanent possession of the land, requiring the reader to measure their conduct against this fixed outcome rather than temporary circumstances.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
Cross-references
- Proverbs 2:21 For the upright will inhabit the land, and the blameless will remain in it;
- Psalms 37:9 For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.
- 2 Peter 3:13 But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
- Psalms 37:11 But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.
- Psalms 37:18 The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever.
- Revelation 21:7 The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son.
- Deuteronomy 30:20 and that you may love the LORD your God, obey Him, and hold fast to Him. For He is your life, and He will prolong your life in the land that the LORD swore to give to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”
- Revelation 21:3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.
- Psalms 37:27 Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever.