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Psalms 69:36
36the children of his servants will inherit it, and those who love his name will dwell there.
Psalms 69:36 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The seed also of his servants shall inherit it: and they that love his name shall dwell therein.
- English Standard Version (ESV)the offspring of his servants shall inherit it, and those who love his name shall dwell in it.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Also, the descendants of His servants shall inherit it, And those who love His name shall dwell in it.
- New Living Translation (NLT)The descendants of those who obey him will inherit the land, and those who love him will live there in safety.
Context of Psalms 69:36
34Let heaven and earth praise him, the seas and all that move in them, 35for God will save Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah. Then people will settle there and possess it; the children of his servants will inherit it, and those who love his name will dwell there.
Read all of Psalms 69Psalms 69:36 word by word
וְזֶ֣רַע עֲ֭בָדָיו יִנְחָל֑וּהָ וְאֹהֲבֵ֥י שְׁ֝מ֗וֹ יִשְׁכְּנוּ־בָֽהּ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 69:36
- Psalms 90:16May your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendor to their children.
- Psalms 103:18with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts.
- Isaiah 44:3For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.
- Isaiah 61:9Their descendants will be known among the nations and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the Lord has blessed.”
- Acts 2:39The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
- Psalms 91:14“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
- John 14:23Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.
- Romans 8:28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
- James 1:12Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
- James 2:5Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?
- Revelation 21:27Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life.
Commentaries on Psalms 69:36
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 36The seed also of his servants - The children or the descendants of his people. Shall inherit it - Shall continue to dwell in it. And they that love his name - They that love him; they that are his true friends. Shall dwell therein - They shall be safe there; they shall find there a home. This indicates the confident belief of the author of the psalm that the favor of God would be shown to the land. Whatever might be the present troubles, his faith was…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 30-36Verses 30-36 The psalmist concludes the psalm with holy joy and praise, which he began with complaints of his grief. It is a great comfort to us, that humble and thankful praises are more pleasing to God than the most costly, pompous sacrifices. The humble shall look to him, and be glad; those that seek him through Christ shall live and be comforted. God will do great things for the gospel church, in which let all who wish well to it rejoice. A seed shall…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 36God’s people will inherit the land because the wicked will perish (see Psalm 37:8–9).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 34-3634-36. The call on the universe for praise is well sustained by the prediction of the perpetual and extended blessings which shall come upon the covenant-people of God. Though, as usual, the imagery is taken from terms used of Palestine, the whole tenor of the context indicates that the spiritual privileges and blessings of the Church are meant.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 69
- 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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