Psalms 37:29

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 37:29 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “The righteous shall inherit the land, And dwell therein for ever.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

The righteous shall inherit the land, And dwell therein for ever.
Psalms 37:29 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 37

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
29The righteous shall inherit the land, And dwell therein for ever.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Remove from me the way of lying, etc.] Not the sin of lying to men, and a course of it, which David was not addicted to; but a “false way”, or “way of falsehood” f1653; as it may be rendered, and so the Targum; and is the same with what he expresses his abhorrence of, (<19B9128>Psalm 119:128); and is opposed to the way of truth in (<19B930>Psalm 119:30); and designs all false doctrine and false worship, all errors and heresies, superstition and idolatry; which he desired to be at the utmost distance from, and those from him, as having a dislike and abhorrence of them; and as knowing how prejudicial they would be to him, and how contrary to the glory of God; and grant me thy law graciously;…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The righteous shall inherit the land - See Psalms 37:3. The word “inherit” suggests the idea that they are heirs, and that God will treat them as His children. And dwell therein forever - Psalms 37:3, Psalms 37:18, Psalms 37:27. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 37:9, Psa 37:11, Psa 37:18, Psa 37:27; Deu 30:20; Pro 2:21; Pe2 3:13; Rev 21:3, Rev 21:4, Rev 21:7 Psalms 37:30”
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