Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land. New Living Translation For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the LORD will possess the land. English Standard Version For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land. Berean Standard Bible For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land. King James Bible For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. New King James Version For evildoers shall be cut off; But those who wait on the LORD, They shall inherit the earth. New American Standard Bible For evildoers will be eliminated, But those who wait for the LORD, they will inherit the land. NASB 1995 For evildoers will be cut off, But those who wait for the LORD, they will inherit the land. NASB 1977 For evildoers will be cut off, But those who wait for the LORD, they will inherit the land. Legacy Standard Bible For evildoers will be cut off, But those who hope for Yahweh, they will inherit the land. Amplified Bible For those who do evil will be cut off, But those who wait for the LORD, they will inherit the land. Christian Standard Bible For evildoers will be destroyed, but those who put their hope in the LORD will inherit the land. Holman Christian Standard Bible For evildoers will be destroyed, but those who put their hope in the LORD will inherit the land. American Standard Version For evil-doers shall be cut off; But those that wait for Jehovah, they shall inherit the land. Contemporary English Version All sinners will disappear, but if you trust the LORD, the land will be yours. English Revised Version For evil-doers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the land. GOD'S WORD® Translation Evildoers will be cut off [from their inheritance], but those who wait with hope for the LORD will inherit the land. Good News Translation Those who trust in the LORD will possess the land, but the wicked will be driven out. International Standard Version Those who do evil will perish. But those who wait on the LORD will inherit the land. Majority Standard Bible For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land. NET Bible Wicked men will be wiped out, but those who rely on the LORD are the ones who will possess the land. New Heart English Bible For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land. Webster's Bible Translation For evil doers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. World English Bible For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for Yahweh shall inherit the land. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor evildoers are cut off, "" As for those waiting on YHWH, they possess the land. Young's Literal Translation For evil doers are cut off, As to those waiting on Jehovah, they possess the land. Smith's Literal Translation For they doing evil shall be cut off: and they waiting for Jehovah they shall inherit the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor the evildoers shall be cut off : but they that wait upon the Lord shall inherit the land. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Those who do evil will be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD will inherit the earth. New Revised Standard Version For the wicked shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor evildoers shall be cut off: but those who trust in the LORD shall inherit the earth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because the wicked are destroyed and those who hope in LORD JEHOVAH inherit the Earth. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For evil-doers shall be cut off; But those that wait for the LORD, they shall inherit the land. Brenton Septuagint Translation For evil-doers shall be destroyed: but they that wait on the Lord, they shall inherit the land. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong…8Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm. 9For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land. 10Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found.… Cross References Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Proverbs 2:21-22 For the upright will inhabit the land, and the blameless will remain in it; / but the wicked will be cut off from the land, and the unfaithful will be uprooted. Matthew 19:29 And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life. Isaiah 60:21 Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified. 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 5:21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. 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.” Hebrews 6:12 Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Proverbs 10:30 The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not inhabit the land. 2 Peter 3:13 But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. Isaiah 49:8 This is what the LORD says: “In the time of favor I will answer You, and in the day of salvation I will help You; I will keep You and appoint You to be a covenant for the people, to restore the land, to apportion its desolate inheritances, Revelation 21:7 The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son. Proverbs 13:9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished. 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. Treasury of Scripture For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait on the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. evil doers Psalm 37:35,36 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree… Psalm 55:23 But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee. Job 20:23-29 When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of his wrath upon him, and shall rain it upon him while he is eating… inherit Psalm 37:11,12,29 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace… Psalm 25:13 His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth. Isaiah 58:14 Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. the earth. Jump to Previous Cut Doers Earth Evil Evildoers Evil-Doers Faith Heritage Hope Inherit Possess Wait Waiting WickedJump to Next Cut Doers Earth Evil Evildoers Evil-Doers Faith Heritage Hope Inherit Possess Wait Waiting WickedPsalm 37 1. David persuades to patience and confidence in God, 12. by the different estate of the godly and the wicked For the evildoers will be cut off This phrase emphasizes the ultimate fate of those who engage in wickedness. The concept of being "cut off" is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, often referring to divine judgment or exclusion from the community of God's people (Genesis 17:14, Exodus 12:15). In the historical context of ancient Israel, being cut off could mean death, exile, or loss of inheritance. This reflects the biblical principle that sin leads to separation from God (Isaiah 59:2). The phrase also aligns with the wisdom literature's teaching that the wicked will not prosper in the long term (Proverbs 2:22). but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land Persons / Places / Events 1. EvildoersIndividuals who act wickedly or unjustly, opposing God's will and righteousness. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness. 3. The Land Symbolic of God's promises and blessings, often referring to the Promised Land given to Israel. 4. Those who hope in the LORD Believers who place their trust and expectation in God's promises and character. 5. Inheritance The divine reward and blessing promised to the faithful, often associated with peace and prosperity. Teaching Points Trust in God's JusticeUnderstand that God's justice will prevail, and evildoers will ultimately face consequences. Hope as an Active Expectation Biblical hope is not passive; it involves actively trusting and waiting on God's promises. The Promise of Inheritance Believers are assured of a spiritual inheritance, which includes peace, joy, and eternal life. Living Righteously Amidst Wickedness In a world filled with injustice, believers are called to live righteously and trust in God's timing. The Role of Patience and Faith Patience and faith are crucial as we await the fulfillment of God's promises, knowing that His timing is perfect.Verse 9. - For evil-doers shall be out off. It is foolish to "fret" and rage and storm against the ungodly whom we see prospering, since they will certainly be "cut off" sooner or later - sooner rather than later, according to the belief of the writer (see vers. 2, 10). But those that wait upon the Lord (see Ver. 7), they shall inherit the earth. It is doubly foolish, since when the wicked are "cut off," as they will be assuredly some day, the godly will find themselves the inheritors of the earth. This prophecy is partially fulfilled from time to time, and will find its complete fulfilment in the "new heavens and new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness" (2 Peter 3:13). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the evildoers מְ֭רֵעִים (mə·rê·‘îm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7489: To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad will be cut off, יִכָּרֵת֑וּן (yik·kā·rê·ṯūn) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant but those who hope וְקֹוֵ֥י (wə·qō·wê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 6960: To bind together, collect, to expect in the LORD יְ֝הוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will inherit יִֽירְשׁוּ־ (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. אָֽרֶץ׃ (’ā·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Psalm 37:9 NIVPsalm 37:9 NLT Psalm 37:9 ESV Psalm 37:9 NASB Psalm 37:9 KJV Psalm 37:9 BibleApps.com Psalm 37:9 Biblia Paralela Psalm 37:9 Chinese Bible Psalm 37:9 French Bible Psalm 37:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 37:9 For evildoers shall be cut off (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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