New Living Translation
Psalms 69:36
36The descendants of those who obey him will inherit the land, and those who love him will live there in safety.
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.
- New International Version (NIV)the children of his servants will inherit it, and those who love his name will dwell there.
- 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.
Context of Psalms 69:36
34Praise him, O heaven and earth, the seas and all that move in them. 35For God will save Jerusalem and rebuild the towns of Judah. His people will live there and settle in their own land. The descendants of those who obey him will inherit the land, and those who love him will live there in safety.
Read all of Psalms 69Psalms 69:36 word by word
וְזֶ֣רַע עֲ֭בָדָיו יִנְחָל֑וּהָ וְאֹהֲבֵ֥י שְׁ֝מ֗וֹ יִשְׁכְּנוּ־בָֽהּ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 69:36
- Psalms 90:16Let us, your servants, see you work again; let our children see your glory.
- Psalms 103:18of those who are faithful to his covenant, of those who obey his commandments!
- Isaiah 44:3For I will pour out water to quench your thirst and to irrigate your parched fields. And I will pour out my Spirit on your descendants, and my blessing on your children.
- Isaiah 61:9Their descendants will be recognized and honored among the nations. Everyone will realize that they are a people the Lord has blessed.”
- Acts 2:39This promise is to you, to your children, and to those far away—all who have been called by the Lord our God.”
- Psalms 91:14The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.
- John 14:23Jesus replied, “All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them.
- Romans 8:28And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
- James 1:12God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
- James 2:5Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn’t God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren’t they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him?
- Revelation 21:27Nothing evil will be allowed to enter, nor anyone who practices shameful idolatry and dishonesty—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
Topics related to Psalms 69:36
In the dictionaries
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
New Living Translation — © 1996, 2004, 2015 Tyndale House Foundation
Commentaries