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.
• New International Version (NIV)For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land.
• 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

7Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. 8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret—it only causes harm. For evildoers shall be cut off; But those who wait on the Lord, They shall inherit the earth. 10For yet a little while and the wicked shall be no more; Indeed, you will look carefully for his place, But it shall be no more. 11But the meek shall inherit the earth, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

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 the wicked in great power, And spreading himself like a native green tree.
• Psalms 55:23But You, O God, shall bring them down to the pit of destruction; Bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; But I will trust in You.
• Job 20:23When he is about to fill his stomach, God will cast on him the fury of His wrath, And will rain it on him while he is eating.
• Job 27:13“This is the portion of a wicked man with God, And the heritage of oppressors, received from the Almighty:
• Psalms 37:11But the meek shall inherit the earth, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
• Psalms 25:13He himself shall dwell in prosperity, And his descendants shall inherit the earth.
• Isaiah 58:14Then you shall delight yourself in the Lord; And I will cause you to ride on the high hills of the earth, And feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father. The mouth of the Lord has spoken.”
• Isaiah 60:21Also your people shall all be righteous; They shall inherit the land forever, The branch of My planting, The work of My hands, That I may be glorified.
• Hebrews 11:16But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.
• Revelation 5:10And have made us kings and priests to our God; And we shall 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)

In the dictionaries

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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