Psalm 25:13
New International Version
They will spend their days in prosperity, and their descendants will inherit the land.

New Living Translation
They will live in prosperity, and their children will inherit the land.

English Standard Version
His soul shall abide in well-being, and his offspring shall inherit the land.

Berean Standard Bible
His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land.

King James Bible
His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.

New King James Version
He himself shall dwell in prosperity, And his descendants shall inherit the earth.

New American Standard Bible
His soul will dwell in prosperity, And his descendants will inherit the land.

NASB 1995
His soul will abide in prosperity, And his descendants will inherit the land.

NASB 1977
His soul will abide in prosperity, And his descendants will inherit the land.

Legacy Standard Bible
His soul will abide in goodness, And his seed will inherit the land.

Amplified Bible
His soul will dwell in prosperity and goodness, And his descendants will inherit the land.

Christian Standard Bible
He will live a good life, and his descendants will inherit the land.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He will live a good life, and his descendants will inherit the land.

American Standard Version
His soul shall dwell at ease; And his seed shall inherit the land.

Contemporary English Version
Then they will have plenty, and their children will receive the land.

English Revised Version
His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the land.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He will enjoy good things in life, and his descendants will inherit the land.

Good News Translation
They will always be prosperous, and their children will possess the land.

International Standard Version
He will experience good things; his descendants will inherit the earth.

Majority Standard Bible
His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land.

NET Bible
They experience his favor; their descendants inherit the land.

New Heart English Bible
His soul shall dwell in prosperity, and his descendants shall inherit the land.

Webster's Bible Translation
His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.

World English Bible
His soul will dwell at ease. His offspring will inherit the land.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
His soul remains in good, "" And his seed possesses the land.

Young's Literal Translation
His soul in good doth remain, And his seed doth possess the land.

Smith's Literal Translation
His soul shall lodge in good, and his seed shall inherit the earth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
His soul shall dwell in good things: and his seed shall inherit the land.

Catholic Public Domain Version
His soul will dwell upon good things, and his offspring will inherit the earth.

New American Bible
He will abide in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land.

New Revised Standard Version
They will abide in prosperity, and their children shall possess the land.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
His soul shall abide with grace, and his offspring shall inherit the earth.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
His soul will lodge in grace and his seed will inherit the Earth.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
His soul shall abide in prosperity; And his seed shall inherit the land.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
His soul shall dwell in prosperity; and his seed shall inherit the earth.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
To You I Lift Up My Soul
12Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him. 13His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. 14The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.…

Cross References
Proverbs 3:1-2
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; / for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.

Deuteronomy 5:33
You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.

Isaiah 1:19
If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land.

Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.

Psalm 37:9
For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.

Psalm 37:11
But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.

Psalm 37:29
The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.

Proverbs 10:27
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.

Isaiah 57:13
When you cry out, let your companies of idols deliver you! Yet the wind will carry off all of them, a breath will take them away. But he who seeks refuge in Me will inherit the land and possess My holy mountain.”

Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Ephesians 6:2-3
“Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), / “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”

1 Peter 3:10-11
For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. / He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

John 14:21
Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”

John 15:10
If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.

1 Timothy 4:8
For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.


Treasury of Scripture

His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.

His soul

Deuteronomy 33:12,26-29
And of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by him; and the LORD shall cover him all the day long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders…

Proverbs 1:33
But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

dwell at ease [heb.

Psalm 31:19
Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!

Psalm 36:8
They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.

Psalm 63:5
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:

his seed

Psalm 37:26
He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.

Psalm 69:36
The seed also of his servants shall inherit it: and they that love his name shall dwell therein.

Psalm 112:2
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

inherit

Psalm 37:11,22,29
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace…

Ezekiel 33:24-26
Son of man, they that inhabit those wastes of the land of Israel speak, saying, Abraham was one, and he inherited the land: but we are many; the land is given us for inheritance…

Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

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His soul will dwell in prosperity
This phrase suggests a deep, spiritual well-being rather than mere material wealth. In biblical context, prosperity often refers to a state of peace and fulfillment that comes from a right relationship with God. The Hebrew word for "soul" (nephesh) encompasses the whole being, indicating that this promise is holistic. The idea of dwelling in prosperity echoes the blessings of obedience found in Deuteronomy 28, where God promises blessings for those who follow His commandments. This prosperity is not just physical but includes spiritual richness and contentment, aligning with the New Testament teaching in 3 John 1:2, where John prays for the well-being of the soul.

and his descendants will inherit the land
This phrase connects to the Abrahamic Covenant, where God promised Abraham that his descendants would inherit the land of Canaan (Genesis 12:7). The land represents God's promise and faithfulness, a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament. In a historical and cultural context, land inheritance was a sign of stability and blessing, crucial for the survival and prosperity of a family or tribe. This promise also points to a future hope, as seen in the New Testament, where believers are described as heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17). The land can be seen as a type of the eternal inheritance promised to believers, a theme that culminates in the new heaven and new earth described in Revelation 21.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
Traditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 25, David was the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his role in establishing Jerusalem as the central place of worship.

2. Israel
The nation chosen by God, often referred to in the Psalms as the people who inherit God's promises and blessings.

3. The Land
In the context of Israel, "the land" often refers to the Promised Land, a central theme in the Old Testament representing God's covenant and blessings.
Teaching Points
Prosperity of the Soul
True prosperity is not merely material but involves the well-being of the soul. A life aligned with God's will leads to spiritual richness and fulfillment.

Generational Blessings
Our faithfulness to God can have lasting impacts on future generations. Living a life of obedience and trust in God sets a foundation for our descendants to inherit spiritual and sometimes material blessings.

Covenant Promises
God's promises are often tied to His covenant with His people. Understanding our place in God's covenant through Christ can help us claim the spiritual inheritance promised to us.

Obedience and Inheritance
Obedience to God's commandments is closely linked to receiving His promises. Reflect on areas of life where obedience can lead to spiritual and practical blessings.

Trust in God's Timing
The fulfillment of God's promises may not always be immediate. Trusting in His timing and faithfulness is crucial for experiencing His prosperity and inheritance.(13) Shall dwell.--Literally, shall lodge the night (comp. margin); but here, as in Psalm 49:12, with added sense of permanency.

Verse 13. - His soul shall dwell at case; rather, his soul shall dwell in bliss; i.e. he shall enjoy, while on earth, blessings of every kind. And his seed shall inherit the earth. His posterity after him shall be continued upon the earth, and shall prosper (comp. Psalm 37:11, 22, 29). There is a tendency in righteousness to "inherit the earth," only held in check by accidental and (it may be) temporary circumstances (see Butler's' Analogy,' pt. 1. ch. 3, pp. 78, 79).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
His soul
נַ֭פְשׁוֹ (nap̄·šōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

will dwell
תָּלִ֑ין (tā·lîn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3885: To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate

in prosperity,
בְּט֣וֹב (bə·ṭō·wḇ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

and his descendants
וְ֝זַרְע֗וֹ (wə·zar·‘ōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

will inherit
יִ֣ירַשׁ (yî·raš)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin

the land.
אָֽרֶץ׃ (’ā·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land


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