Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 37:22
22Those who are blessed by the Lord will inherit the land, but those cursed by him will be destroyed.
Psalms 37:22 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.
- New International Version (NIV)those the Lord blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be destroyed.
- English Standard Version (ESV)for those blessed by the Lord shall inherit the land, but those cursed by him shall be cut off.
- New King James Version (NKJV)For those blessed by Him shall inherit the earth, But those cursed by Him shall be cut off.
Context of Psalms 37:22
20But the wicked will perish; the Lord’s enemies, like the glory of the pastures, will fade away — they will fade away like smoke. 21The wicked person borrows and does not repay, but the righteous one is gracious and giving. Those who are blessed by the Lord will inherit the land, but those cursed by him will be destroyed. 23A person’s steps are established by the Lord, and he takes pleasure in his way. 24Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, because the Lord supports him with his hand.
Read all of Psalms 37Psalms 37:22 word by word
כִּ֣י מְ֭בֹרָכָיו יִ֣ירְשׁוּ אָ֑רֶץ וּ֝מְקֻלָּלָ֗יו יִכָּרֵֽתוּ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 37:22
- Psalms 37:11But the humble will inherit the land and will enjoy abundant prosperity.
- Psalms 32:1How joyful is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered!
- Psalms 115:15May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
- Psalms 128:1How happy is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways!
- Proverbs 3:33The Lord’s curse is on the household of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous;
- Psalms 119:21You rebuke the arrogant, the ones under a curse, who wander from your commands.
- Matthew 25:41“Then he will also say to those on the left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels!
- 1 Corinthians 16:22If anyone does not love the Lord, a curse be on him. Our Lord, come!
- Galatians 3:10For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, because it is written, Everyone who does not do everything written in the book of the law is cursed.
- Psalms 37:9For evildoers will be destroyed, but those who put their hope in the Lord will inherit the land.
- Zechariah 5:3Then he said to me, “This is the curse that is going out over the whole land, for everyone who is a thief, contrary to what is written on one side, has gone unpunished, and everyone who swears falsely, contrary to what is written on the other side, has gone unpunished.
Commentaries on Psalms 37:22
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 22Shall inherit the earth - ארץ arets the land, as before. See Psalm 37:11. Shall be cut off - A wicked Jew shall meet with the same fate as a wicked Babylonian; and a wicked Christian shall fare no better.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 22For such as be blessed of him - They who are his true friends. Shall inherit the earth - See Psalm 37:9. And they that be cursed of him - His enemies. Shall be cut off - Psalm 37:9. This verse suggests a thought of great importance, in advance of that which had been suggested before. It is that, after all, the difference in the ultimate condition of the two depends on the question whether they have, or have not, “the favor of the Lord.” It is not on the…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21-33Verses 21-33 The Lord our God requires that we do justly, and render to all their due. It is a great sin for those that are able, to deny the payment of just debts; it is a great misery not to be able to pay them. He that is truly merciful, will be ever merciful. We must leave our sins; learn to do well, and cleave to it. This is true religion. The blessing of God is the spring, sweetness, and security of all earthly enjoyments. And if we are sure of…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-40This psalm addresses the issues raised in Psalm 36: How should the godly react to evil? When will the Lord bring justice? Why does he allow the wicked to harm his creation? Psalm 37 provides clear answers that reduce the tensions of life (Psalm 37:1–9, 34) and promise that the meek will have a future (Psalm 37:10–11, 39–40). The contrast between the godly and the wicked highlights the uselessness of foolishness (Psalm 37:12–24, 27–33). The psalmist's…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 21-2221-22. payeth not--not able; having grown poor (compare De 15:7). Ability of the one and inability of the other do not exclude moral dispositions. God's blessing or cursing makes the difference.Read the comment
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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
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