Psalms 37:18

Psalms 37:18 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The Lord knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
• New International Version (NIV)The blameless spend their days under the Lord’s care, and their inheritance will endure forever.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The Lord knows the days of the blameless, and their heritage will remain forever;
• New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord knows the days of the upright, And their inheritance shall be forever.

Context of Psalms 37:18

16Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many who are wicked. 17For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous. The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever. 19In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied. 20But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away.

Psalms 37:18 word by word

יוֹדֵ֣עַ יְ֭הוָה יְמֵ֣י תְמִימִ֑ם וְ֝נַחֲלָתָ֗ם לְעוֹלָ֥ם תִּהְיֶֽה׃Read the interlinear

• The LORDיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• knowsיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045
• the daysיוֹםyôm · dayH3117
• of the blamelessתָּמִיםtâmîym · unblemished: blamelessH8549
• and their inheritanceנַחֲלָהnachălâh · inheritanceH5159
• will last foreverהָיָהhâyâh · to beH1961
• will last foreverעוֹלָם‛ôlâm ‛ôlâm · forever: enduringH5769

Cross-references for Psalms 37:18

• Psalms 1:6For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
• Psalms 31:7I will be glad and rejoice in Your loving devotion, for You have seen my affliction; You have known the anguish of my soul.
• Matthew 6:32For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
• 2 Timothy 2:19Nevertheless, 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 37:13but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming.
• Psalms 31:15My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.
• Psalms 49:5Why should I fear in times of trouble, when wicked usurpers surround me?
• Deuteronomy 33:25May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and may your strength match your days.”
• Matthew 24:21For at that time there will be great tribulation, unseen from the beginning of the world until now, and never to be seen again.
• 2 Timothy 3:1But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come.
• 2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
• Revelation 11:3And I will empower my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.”
• Psalms 16:11You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.
• Psalms 21:4He asked You for life, and You granted it— length of days, forever and ever.
• Psalms 73:24You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.
• Psalms 103:17But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—

Commentaries on Psalms 37:18

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 18The Lord knoweth the days of the upright - He is acquainted with all his circumstances, severings, and ability to bear them; and he will either shorten his trials or increase his power. The Lord also approves of the man and his concerns; and his inheritance shall be for ever. He shall have God for his portion, here and hereafter. This is probably another indirect promise to the captives that they shall be restored to their own land. See Psalm 37:11.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 18The Lord knoweth the days of the upright - See the notes at Psalm 1:6. He knows how long they will live, and all that will happen to them. He sees their whole course of life; he sees the end. It is implied here that his eyes are on all the allotted days of their life; on all that has been ordained for them in the whole course of their life; and that nothing can shorten the days appointed to them. The wicked expect to live, hope to live, make their…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-20Verses 7-20 Let us be satisfied that God will make all to work for good to us. Let us not discompose ourselves at what we see in this world. A fretful, discontented spirit is open to many temptations. For, in all respects, the little which is allotted to the righteous, is more comfortable and more profitable than the ill-gotten and abused riches of ungodly men. It comes from a hand of special love. God provides plentifully and well, not only for his…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 18-20The Lord cares for the blameless in this life and for eternity, but the wicked will perish.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 18-1918-19. God, who knows His people's changes, provides against evil and supplies all their need.Read the comment

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• Righteous
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Commentaries on Psalms 37

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings