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and his seed shall inherit the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He himself shall dwell in prosperity, And his descendants shall inherit the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />His soul will dwell in prosperity, And his descendants will inherit the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />His soul will abide in prosperity, And his descendants will inherit the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />His soul will abide in prosperity, And his descendants will inherit the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />His soul will abide in goodness, And his seed will inherit the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />His soul will dwell in prosperity <i>and</i> goodness, And his descendants will inherit the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will live a good life, and his descendants will inherit the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will live a good life, and his descendants will inherit the land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />His soul shall dwell at ease; And his seed shall inherit the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then they will have plenty, and their children will receive the land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He will enjoy good things in life, and his descendants will inherit the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They will always be prosperous, and their children will possess the land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He will experience good things; his descendants will inherit the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They experience his favor; their descendants inherit the land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />His soul shall dwell in prosperity, and his descendants shall inherit the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />His soul will dwell at ease. His offspring will inherit the land. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />His soul remains in good, "" And his seed possesses the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> His soul in good doth remain, And his seed doth possess the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />His soul shall lodge in good, and his seed shall inherit the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />His soul shall dwell in good things: and his seed shall inherit the land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 24:13>His soul will dwell upon good things, and his offspring will inherit the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He will abide in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They will abide in prosperity, and their children shall possess the land.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />His soul shall abide with grace, and his offspring shall inherit the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />His soul will lodge in grace and his seed will inherit the Earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />His soul shall abide in prosperity; And his seed shall inherit the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />His soul shall dwell in prosperity; and his seed shall inherit the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/25-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=2609" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/25.htm">To You I Lift Up My Soul</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">His soul</a> <a href="/hebrew/3885.htm" title="3885: tā·lîn (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- Or liyn; a primitive root; to stop; by implication, to stay permanently; hence to be obstinate.">will dwell</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: bə·ṭō·wḇ (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">in prosperity,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2233.htm" title="2233: wə·zar·‘ōw (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A sowing, seed, offspring. From zara'; seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity.">and his descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/3423.htm" title="3423: yî·raš (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- Or yaresh; a primitive root; to occupy; by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin.">will inherit</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ā·reṣ (N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-1.htm">Proverbs 3:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/5-33.htm">Deuteronomy 5:33</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-19.htm">Isaiah 1:19</a></span><br />If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-23.htm">Proverbs 19:23</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-9.htm">Psalm 37:9</a></span><br />For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-11.htm">Psalm 37:11</a></span><br />But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-29.htm">Psalm 37:29</a></span><br />The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-27.htm">Proverbs 10:27</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-13.htm">Isaiah 57:13</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Matthew 5:5</a></span><br />Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-2.htm">Ephesians 6:2-3</a></span><br />“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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">1 Peter 3:10-11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-21.htm">John 14:21</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-10.htm">John 15:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-8.htm">1 Timothy 4:8</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.</p><p class="hdg">His soul</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/33-12.htm">Deuteronomy 33:12,26-29</a></b></br> <i>And</i> of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by him; <i>and the LORD</i> shall cover him all the day long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-33.htm">Proverbs 1:33</a></b></br> But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/19-23.htm">Proverbs 19:23</a></b></br> The fear of the LORD <i>tendeth</i> to life: and <i>he that hath it</i> shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.</p><p class="hdg">dwell at ease [heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/31-19.htm">Psalm 31:19</a></b></br> <i>Oh</i> how great <i>is</i> thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; <i>which</i> thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/36-8.htm">Psalm 36:8</a></b></br> They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-5.htm">Psalm 63:5</a></b></br> My soul shall be satisfied as <i>with</i> marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise <i>thee</i> with joyful lips:</p><p class="hdg">his seed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-26.htm">Psalm 37:26</a></b></br> <i>He is</i> ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed <i>is</i> blessed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/69-36.htm">Psalm 69:36</a></b></br> The seed also of his servants shall inherit it: and they that love his name shall dwell therein.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/112-2.htm">Psalm 112:2</a></b></br> His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.</p><p class="hdg">inherit</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-11.htm">Psalm 37:11,22,29</a></b></br> But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/33-24.htm">Ezekiel 33:24-26</a></b></br> 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 <i>are</i> many; the land is given us for inheritance… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Matthew 5:5</a></b></br> Blessed <i>are</i> the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/15-1.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/psalms/21-10.htm">Children</a> <a href="/psalms/22-23.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/psalms/24-1.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/psalms/24-1.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/job/21-23.htm">Ease</a> <a href="/psalms/25-7.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/25-10.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/16-6.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/job/13-26.htm">Inherit</a> <a href="/job/13-26.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/job/36-11.htm">Prosperity</a> <a href="/psalms/22-30.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/psalms/25-1.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/job/39-9.htm">Spend</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/37-18.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/psalms/34-11.htm">Children</a> <a href="/psalms/37-25.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/psalms/29-10.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/30-6.htm">Ease</a> <a href="/psalms/26-10.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/26-3.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/28-9.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/37-9.htm">Inherit</a> <a href="/psalms/37-9.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/psalms/30-6.htm">Prosperity</a> <a href="/psalms/37-25.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/psalms/25-20.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/90-9.htm">Spend</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/25-1.htm">David's confidence in prayer</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/25-7.htm">He prays for remission of sins</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/25-16.htm">and for help in affliction</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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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 <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a>, 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 <a href="/john/1-2.htm">John 1:2</a>, where John prays for the well-being of the soul.<p><b>and his descendants will inherit the land</b><br>This phrase connects to the Abrahamic Covenant, where God promised Abraham that his descendants would inherit the land of Canaan (<a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a>). 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 (<a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a>). 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 <a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/25.htm">Psalm 25</a>, 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, often referred to in the Psalms as the people who inherit God's promises and blessings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land.htm">The Land</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/prosperity_of_the_soul.htm">Prosperity of the Soul</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_blessings.htm">Generational Blessings</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_promises.htm">Covenant Promises</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_inheritance.htm">Obedience and Inheritance</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_themes_in_david's_psalms.htm">What are the key themes in the Psalms of David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_holiness_of_god.htm">Do you wish to prosper and be in good health?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_psalm_112_1-2_promises_align_with_history.htm">How do Psalm 112:1-2's promises of blessed descendants align with historical records showing many faithful believers who faced familial hardship or extinction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">Shall dwell.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">shall lodge the night </span>(comp. margin); but here, as in <a href="/psalms/49-12.htm" title="Nevertheless man being in honor stays not: he is like the beasts that perish.">Psalm 49:12</a>, with added sense of permanency.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">His soul shall</span> <span class="cmt_word">dwell at case;</span> rather, <span class="accented">his soul shall dwell in bliss</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> he shall enjoy, while on earth, blessings of every kind. <span class="cmt_word">And his seed shall inherit the earth</span>. His posterity after him shall be continued upon the earth, and shall prosper (comp. <a href="/psalms/37-11.htm">Psalm 37:11, 22, 29</a>). 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). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/25-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">His soul</span><br /><span class="heb">נַ֭פְשׁוֹ</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">will dwell</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּלִ֑ין</span> <span class="translit">(tā·lîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3885.htm">Strong's 3885: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in prosperity,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּט֣וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝זַרְע֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·zar·‘ōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2233.htm">Strong's 2233: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will inherit</span><br /><span class="heb">יִ֣ירַשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(yî·raš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3423.htm">Strong's 3423: </a> </span><span class="str2">To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the land.</span><br /><span class="heb">אָֽרֶץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/25-13.htm">Psalm 25:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/25-13.htm">Psalm 25:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/25-13.htm">Psalm 25:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/25-13.htm">Psalm 25:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/25-13.htm">Psalm 25:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/25-13.htm">Psalm 25:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/25-13.htm">Psalm 25:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/25-13.htm">Psalm 25:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/25-13.htm">Psalm 25:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/25-13.htm">Psalm 25:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/25-13.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 25:13 His soul shall dwell at ease (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/25-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 25:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 25:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/25-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 25:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 25:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>