Revised Literal Translation
Psalms 37:22
22For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.
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 shall perish, and the enemies of Yhwh shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away. 21The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. 23The steps of a good man are ordered by Yhwh: and he delighteth in his way. 24Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for Yhwh upholdeth him with his hand.
Read all of Psalms 37Psalms 37:22 word by word
כִּ֣י מְ֭בֹרָכָיו יִ֣ירְשׁוּ אָ֑רֶץ וּ֝מְקֻלָּלָ֗יו יִכָּרֵֽתוּ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 37:22
- Psalms 37:11But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
- Psalms 32:1Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
- Psalms 115:15Ye are blessed of Yhwh which made heaven and earth.
- Psalms 128:1Blessed is every one that feareth Yhwh; that walketh in his ways.
- Proverbs 3:33The curse of Yhwh is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
- Psalms 119:21Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.
- Matthew 25:41Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
- 1 Corinthians 16:22If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema. Maranatha.
- Galatians 3:10For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
- Psalms 37:9For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon Yhwh, they shall inherit the earth.
- Zechariah 5:3Then said he unto me, This is the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole earth: for every one that stealeth shall be cut off as on this side according to it; and every one that sweareth shall be cut off as on that side according to it.
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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