Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version those the LORD blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be destroyed. New Living Translation Those the LORD blesses will possess the land, but those he curses will die. English Standard Version for those blessed by the LORD shall inherit the land, but those cursed by him shall be cut off. Berean Standard Bible Surely those He blesses will inherit the land, but the cursed will be destroyed. King James Bible For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. New King James Version For those blessed by Him shall inherit the earth, But those cursed by Him shall be cut off. New American Standard Bible For those blessed by Him will inherit the land, But those cursed by Him will be eliminated. NASB 1995 For those blessed by Him will inherit the land, But those cursed by Him will be cut off. NASB 1977 For those blessed by Him will inherit the land; But those cursed by Him will be cut off. Legacy Standard Bible For those blessed by Him will inherit the land, But those cursed by Him will be cut off. Amplified Bible For those blessed by God will [at last] inherit the land, But those cursed by Him will be cut off. Christian Standard Bible Those who are blessed by the LORD will inherit the land, but those cursed by him will be destroyed. Holman Christian Standard Bible Those who are blessed by Him will inherit the land, but those cursed by Him will be destroyed. American Standard Version For such as are blessed of him shall inherit the land; And they that are cursed of him shall be cut off. Contemporary English Version Everyone the LORD blesses will receive the land; everyone the LORD curses will be destroyed. English Revised Version For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the land; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. GOD'S WORD® Translation Those who are blessed by him will inherit the land. Those who are cursed by him will be cut off. Good News Translation Those who are blessed by the LORD will possess the land, but those who are cursed by him will be driven out. International Standard Version For those blessed by God will inherit the land, but those cursed by him will be cut off. Majority Standard Bible Surely those He blesses will inherit the land, but the cursed will be destroyed. NET Bible Surely those favored by the LORD will possess the land, but those rejected by him will be wiped out. New Heart English Bible For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land. Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off. Webster's Bible Translation For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the earth; and they that are cursed by him shall be cut off. World English Bible For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land. Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor His blessed ones possess the land, "" And His reviled ones are cut off. Young's Literal Translation For His blessed ones do possess the land, And His reviled ones are cut off. Smith's Literal Translation For they praising him shall inherit the earth, and they cursing him shall be cut off. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor such as bless him shall inherit the land : but such as curse him shall perish. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible For those blessed by the Lord will inherit the earth, but those accursed will be cut off. New Revised Standard Version for those blessed by the LORD shall inherit the land, but those cursed by him shall be cut off. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor the blessed of the LORD shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be wiped out. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because the blessed of LORD JEHOVAH inherit the Earth and his cursed ones will come to an end. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For such as are blessed of Him shall inherit the land; And they that are cursed of Him shall be cut off. Brenton Septuagint Translation For they that bless him shall inherit the earth; and they that curse him shall be utterly destroyed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong…21The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving. 22Surely those He blesses will inherit the land, but the cursed will be destroyed. 23The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.… Cross References Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Romans 4:13 For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. Galatians 3:29 And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise. Genesis 12:3 I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” Numbers 6:24-26 ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ Proverbs 3:33 The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous. 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 25:34 Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Ephesians 1:11 In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will, Hebrews 6:12 Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Genesis 22:18 And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” Deuteronomy 28:8 The LORD will decree a blessing on your barns and on everything to which you put your hand; the LORD your God will bless you in the land He is giving you. Isaiah 65:9 And I will bring forth descendants from Jacob, and heirs from Judah; My elect will possess My mountains, and My servants will dwell there. Acts 3:25 And you are sons of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers when He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all the families of the earth will be blessed.’ Romans 8:17 And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. Treasury of Scripture For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. Blessed Psalm 37:11,18 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace… Psalm 32:1 A Psalm of David, Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Psalm 115:15 Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth. cursed Psalm 119:21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments. Matthew 25:41 Then 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 16:22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. cut off Psalm 37:9,28 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth… Zechariah 5:3,4 Then 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… Jump to Previous Blessed Blesses Blessing Cursed Curses Cut Earth Heritage Inherit Ones Possess ReviledJump to Next Blessed Blesses Blessing Cursed Curses Cut Earth Heritage Inherit Ones Possess ReviledPsalm 37 1. David persuades to patience and confidence in God, 12. by the different estate of the godly and the wicked Surely those He blesses will inherit the land This phrase reflects the covenantal promise God made to Abraham and his descendants, emphasizing the inheritance of the land as a sign of divine blessing (Genesis 12:7). The "land" often symbolizes God's provision and rest, pointing to both physical and spiritual blessings. In the historical context, the Israelites viewed the Promised Land as a tangible expression of God's favor. This promise is echoed in the Beatitudes, where Jesus states, "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth" (Matthew 5:5), suggesting a future fulfillment in the Kingdom of God. Theologically, this inheritance can be seen as a type of the eternal inheritance believers receive through Christ, who is the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises (Galatians 3:29). but the cursed will be destroyed Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 37, David was the second king of Israel and a man after God's own heart. He wrote this psalm to encourage believers to trust in the Lord and live righteously. 2. The Blessed Refers to those who are favored by God, often characterized by their faithfulness and obedience to His commandments. 3. The Cursed Those who live in opposition to God's will, often characterized by wickedness and rebellion. 4. The Land In the context of the Old Testament, "the land" often refers to the Promised Land given to the Israelites. It symbolizes God's provision and blessing. 5. Inheritance A key theme in the Bible, representing the blessings and promises God has for His people, both in this life and eternally. Teaching Points Understanding Blessing and CurseThe biblical concept of blessing involves God's favor and provision, while a curse involves separation from God's favor and eventual destruction. Living Righteously Believers are called to live in a way that aligns with God's will, ensuring they are among those who are blessed and will inherit God's promises. Trust in God's Justice Even when the wicked seem to prosper, trust that God's justice will prevail, and the righteous will ultimately inherit the land. Eternal Perspective The inheritance of the land is not just a physical promise but also a spiritual one, pointing to eternal life with God. Faith and Obedience The pathway to blessing and inheritance is through faith in God and obedience to His Word.Verse 22. - For such as be blessed of him (i.e. God) shall inherit the earth (see above, ver. 11). And they that be cursed of him shall be out off (see above, ver. 9). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Surelyכִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction those He blesses מְ֭בֹרָכָיו (mə·ḇō·rā·ḵāw) Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse will inherit יִ֣ירְשׁוּ (yî·rə·šū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin the land, אָ֑רֶץ (’ā·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land but the cursed וּ֝מְקֻלָּלָ֗יו (ū·mə·qul·lā·lāw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7043: To be slight, swift or trifling will be destroyed. יִכָּרֵֽתוּ׃ (yik·kā·rê·ṯū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant Links Psalm 37:22 NIVPsalm 37:22 NLT Psalm 37:22 ESV Psalm 37:22 NASB Psalm 37:22 KJV Psalm 37:22 BibleApps.com Psalm 37:22 Biblia Paralela Psalm 37:22 Chinese Bible Psalm 37:22 French Bible Psalm 37:22 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 37:22 For such as are blessed by him (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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