Psalms 37:9

Psalms 37:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For evildoers shall be cut off; But those who wait on the Lord, They shall inherit the earth.
• New Living Translation (NLT)For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land.

Context of Psalms 37:9

7Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. 8Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land. 10A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. 11But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity.

Psalms 37:9 word by word

כִּֽי־מְ֭רֵעִים יִכָּרֵת֑וּן וְקֹוֵ֥י יְ֝הוָ֗ה הֵ֣מָּה יִֽירְשׁוּ־אָֽרֶץ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• For evildoersרָעַעrâ‛a‛ · be evilH7489
• shall be cut offכָּרַתkârath · to cut: eliminateH3772
• but those that waitקָוָהqâvâh · to awaitH6960
• upon the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• they shall inheritיָרַשׁyârash yârêsh · to possess: possessH3423
• the earthאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776

Cross-references for Psalms 37:9

• Psalms 37:35I have seen a wicked and ruthless man flourishing like a luxuriant native tree,
• Psalms 55:23But you, God, will bring down the wicked into the pit of decay; the bloodthirsty and deceitful will not live out half their days. But as for me, I trust in you.
• Job 20:23When he has filled his belly, God will vent his burning anger against him and rain down his blows on him.
• Job 27:13“Here is the fate God allots to the wicked, the heritage a ruthless man receives from the Almighty:
• Psalms 37:11But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity.
• Psalms 25:13They will spend their days in prosperity, and their descendants will inherit the land.
• Isaiah 58:14then you will find your joy in the Lord, and I will cause you to ride in triumph on the heights of the land and to feast on the inheritance of your father Jacob.” The mouth of the Lord has spoken.
• Isaiah 60:21Then all your people will be righteous and they will possess the land forever. They are the shoot I have planted, the work of my hands, for the display of my splendor.
• Hebrews 11:16Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
• Revelation 5:10You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth.”

Commentaries on Psalms 37:9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9They shall inherit the earth - The word ארץ arets, throughout this Psalm, should be translated land, not earth; for it is most probable that it refers to the land of Judea; and in this verse there is a promise of their return thither.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9For evil-doers shall be cut off - See Psalm 37:2. This will be the termination of their course. They shall not ultimately prosper. God will order all things in equity, and though such men now seem to be prosperous, and to be the objects of the divine favor, yet all this is temporary. The day of retribution will certainly come, and they will be dealt with as they deserve. The reference here probably is to judgment in this life, or to the fact that God…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. 9-11The wicked will not possess the land; those who trust in the Lord will. The Lord promises an inheritance because he is committed to caring for his people.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. Two reasons: The prosperity of the wicked is short; and the pious, by humble trust, will secure all covenant blessing, denoted here by "inherit the earth" (compare Psa 25:13).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 37:9

• Death
• Desire
• Patience
• Righteous
• Waiting
• Wicked (People)

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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