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He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/37.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Put your hope in the LORD. Travel steadily along his path. He will honor you by giving you the land. You will see the wicked destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/37.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Wait for the LORD and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land; you will look on when the wicked are cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see <i>it</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Wait on the LORD, And keep His way, And He shall exalt you to inherit the land; When the wicked are cut off, you shall see <i>it.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Wait for the LORD and keep His way, And He will exalt you to inherit the land; When the wicked are eliminated, you will see it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Wait for the LORD and keep His way, And He will exalt you to inherit the land; When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Wait for the LORD, and keep His way, And He will exalt you to inherit the land; When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Hope for Yahweh and keep His way, And He will exalt you to inherit the land; When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Wait for <i>and</i> expect the LORD and keep His way, And He will exalt you to inherit the land; [In the end] when the wicked are cut off, you will see it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Wait for the LORD and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land. You will watch when the wicked are destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will exalt you to inherit the land. You will watch when the wicked are destroyed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Wait for Jehovah, and keep his way, And he will exalt thee to inherit the land: When the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Trust the LORD and follow him. He will give you the land, and you will see the wicked destroyed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Wait with hope for the LORD, and follow his path, and he will honor you by giving you the land. When wicked people are cut off, you will see it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Put your hope in the LORD and obey his commands; he will honor you by giving you the land, and you will see the wicked driven out. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Wait on the LORD, Keep faithful to his way, and he will exalt you to possess the land. You will see the wicked cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Rely on the LORD! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Wait for the LORD, and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he will exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Wait for Yahweh, and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Look to YHWH, and keep His way, "" And He exalts you to possess the land, "" In the wicked being cut off—you see!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Look unto Jehovah, and keep His way, And He doth exalt thee to possess the land, In the wicked being cut off -- thou seest!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Wait for Jehovah and watch his way, and be will exalt thee to inherit the earth: in the cutting off the unjust thou shalt see.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Expect the Lord and keep his way : and he will exalt thee to inherit the land : when the sinners shall perish thou shalt see. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 36:34>Wait for the Lord, and keep to his way. And he will exalt you, so as to inherit the land that you may seize. When the sinners will have passed away, then you shall see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Wait eagerly for the LORD, and keep his way; He will raise you up to inherit the earth; you will see when the wicked are cut off. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Wait for the LORD, and keep to his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land; you will look on the destruction of the wicked.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD and keep his way, and he shall exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Hope in LORD JEHOVAH and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the Earth; when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Wait for the LORD, and keep His way, And He will exalt thee to inherit the land; When the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are destroyed, thou shalt see <i>it</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/37-34.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=4336" 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/37.htm">Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">33</span>the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned under judgment. <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6960.htm" title="6960: qaw·wêh (V-Piel-Imp-ms) -- To bind together, collect, to expect. A primitive root; to bind together, i.e. Collect; to expect.">Wait</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: ū·šə·mōr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">and keep</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: dar·kōw (N-csc:: 3ms) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">His way,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: wî·rō·w·mim·ḵā (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjImperf-3ms:: 2ms) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">and He will raise you up</a> <a href="/hebrew/3423.htm" title="3423: lā·re·šeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- Or yaresh; a primitive root; to occupy; by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin.">to 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> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rə·šā·‘îm (Adj-mp) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">When the wicked</a> <a href="/hebrew/3772.htm" title="3772: bə·hik·kā·rêṯ (Prep-b:: V-Nifal-Inf) -- To cut off, cut down. A primitive root; to cut; by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant.">are cut off,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: tir·’eh (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">you will see it.</a> </span><span class="reftext">35</span>I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree,…<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/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a></span><br />But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-7.htm">James 5:7-8</a></span><br />Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-36.htm">Hebrews 10:36</a></span><br />You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-25.htm">Lamentations 3:25-26</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. / It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-13.htm">Matthew 24:13</a></span><br />But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9</a></span><br />Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-25.htm">Romans 8:25</a></span><br />But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-7.htm">Micah 7:7</a></span><br />But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">1 Peter 5:6</a></span><br />Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a></span><br />Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-19.htm">Luke 21:19</a></span><br />By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-12.htm">Hebrews 6:12</a></span><br />Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a></span><br />Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt you to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.</p><p class="hdg">Wait.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-3.htm">Psalm 37:3,7,9</a></b></br> Trust in the LORD, and do good; <i>so</i> shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a></b></br> Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm">Proverbs 20:22</a></b></br> Say not thou, I will recompense evil; <i>but</i> wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.</p><p class="hdg">keep</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/17-9.htm">Job 17:9</a></b></br> The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/23-10.htm">Job 23:10-12</a></b></br> But he knoweth the way that I take: <i>when</i> he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/4-25.htm">Proverbs 4:25-27</a></b></br> Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee… </p><p class="hdg">exalt</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/92-10.htm">Psalm 92:10</a></b></br> But my horn shalt thou exalt like <i>the horn of</i> an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/112-9.htm">Psalm 112:9</a></b></br> He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Luke 14:11</a></b></br> For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.</p><p class="hdg">when</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/52-5.htm">Psalm 52:5,6</a></b></br> God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of <i>thy</i> dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/91-8.htm">Psalm 91:8</a></b></br> Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/92-11.htm">Psalm 92:11</a></b></br> Mine eye also shall see <i>my desire</i> on mine enemies, <i>and</i> mine ears shall hear <i>my desire</i> of the wicked that rise up against me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/37-28.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/psalms/37-20.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/psalms/35-26.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/psalms/37-29.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/37-29.htm">Inherit</a> <a href="/psalms/35-26.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/psalms/37-29.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/job/10-4.htm">Seest</a> <a href="/psalms/37-32.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/37-9.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/psalms/37-23.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/37-32.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/37-38.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/psalms/37-38.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/psalms/38-16.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/psalms/47-4.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/69-36.htm">Inherit</a> <a href="/psalms/40-2.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/psalms/44-3.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/psalms/91-8.htm">Seest</a> <a href="/psalms/38-15.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/39-7.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/psalms/39-6.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/37-35.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 37</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/37-1.htm">David persuades to patience and confidence in God, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">by the different estate of the godly and the wicked</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/37.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/37.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Wait for the LORD and keep His way</b><br>This phrase emphasizes patience and obedience. Waiting for the LORD involves trusting in His timing and sovereignty, a recurring theme in the Psalms (<a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a>). Keeping His way refers to living according to God's commandments and moral laws, as outlined in the Torah. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where obedience leads to blessings (<a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-14</a>). The call to wait and keep His way is a reminder of the faithfulness required of believers, echoing the patience of figures like Abraham, who waited for God's promises (<a href="/hebrews/6-15.htm">Hebrews 6:15</a>).<p><b>and He will raise you up to inherit the land</b><br>This promise connects to the Abrahamic Covenant, where God promised land to Abraham's descendants (<a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a>). In the historical context, the land represents not just physical territory but also spiritual blessings and rest. The phrase "raise you up" suggests divine intervention and elevation, akin to how God raised Joseph from prison to power in Egypt (<a href="/genesis/41-41.htm">Genesis 41:41-43</a>). For Christians, this can be seen as a type of the eternal inheritance promised through Christ (<a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">1 Peter 1:4</a>), where the "land" symbolizes the Kingdom of God.<p><b>When the wicked are cut off, you will see it</b><br>This phrase assures the eventual justice and vindication of the righteous. The cutting off of the wicked is a common biblical theme, seen in the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19) and the downfall of Pharaoh's army (<a href="/exodus/14-28.htm">Exodus 14:28</a>). It reflects the divine retribution that awaits those who oppose God's ways. The promise that "you will see it" provides hope and assurance to the faithful, similar to how the Israelites witnessed the defeat of their enemies. This also foreshadows the ultimate judgment at the end of times, as described in <a href="/revelation/20-11.htm">Revelation 20:11-15</a>, where the wicked are eternally separated from God's presence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, representing God as the ultimate authority and source of justice and reward.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>Those who are called to wait for the LORD and keep His way, representing believers who follow God's commandments.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>Those who oppose God's ways and will ultimately be cut off, serving as a contrast to the righteous.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land.htm">The Land</a></b><br>Symbolic of God's promises and blessings, often representing the inheritance and reward for the faithful.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_exaltation.htm">The Event of Exaltation</a></b><br>The future moment when the righteous will be lifted up and rewarded by God, witnessing the downfall of the wicked.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/patience_in_god's_timing.htm">Patience in God's Timing</a></b><br>Waiting for the LORD requires trust in His perfect timing and plan. It is an active waiting, involving faith and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_ways.htm">Obedience to God's Ways</a></b><br>Keeping God's way is essential for receiving His promises. This involves living according to His commandments and teachings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_promise_of_inheritance.htm">The Promise of Inheritance</a></b><br>Believers are assured of a future reward and inheritance, symbolized by the land, which represents God's blessings and eternal life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witnessing_god's_justice.htm">Witnessing God's Justice</a></b><br>The righteous will see the downfall of the wicked, affirming God's justice and sovereignty over all creation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a></b><br>In times of difficulty, believers can find encouragement in the promise that God will exalt them and bring justice.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_37.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 37</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_94_align_with_swift_judgment.htm">Psalm 94:3-4 depicts the wicked flourishing and boasting; how does this align with other biblical claims that God swiftly judges evil?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_wicked_people_prosper_despite_psalm_37_9.htm">How can Psalm 37:9 ('evildoers shall be cut off') be taken seriously when many wicked individuals throughout history have lived long and prosperous lives?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_we_reconcile_psalm_37_35-36.htm">How do we reconcile Psalm 37:35-36, which suggests the wicked will vanish, with the continued rise and influence of unjust systems and leaders throughout history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_david_slay_more_than_saul.htm">What does 'One Nation Under God' signify?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/37.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 34.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Wait on the lord</span> (comp. vers. 2, 5, 7; and <a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a>; <a href="/psalms/62-5.htm">Psalm 62:5</a>; <a href="/psalms/130-5.htm">Psalm 130:5</a>; <a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm">Proverbs 20:22</a>). The injunction is repeated so often because of man's extreme impatience and unwillingness to "tarry the Lord's leisure" (Prayer-book Version of Psalm 27:16) <span class="cmt_word">trustfully and confidently. And keep his way.</span> The way in which he would have them walk - the way of righteousness (comp. ver. 3). <span class="cmt_word">And he shall exalt thee to inherit the land</span> (see ver. 29, and the comment <span class="accented">ad loc.</span>)<span class="accented">. <span class="cmt_word"></span>When the ungodly are cut off, thou shalt see it</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/52-5.htm">Psalm 52:5, 6</a>; <a href="/psalms/91.htm">Psalm 91</a><span class="cmt_word">:</span>8). Doubtless with some satisfaction. As the "ungodly" spoken of are employed in watching for an occasion to "slay" the righteous (ver. 32), these last can scarcely witness their removal from the world by God's providence without a feeling of relief. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/37-34.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">Wait</span><br /><span class="heb">קַוֵּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(qaw·wêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6960.htm">Strong's 6960: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bind together, collect, to expect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֨ה ׀</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and keep</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁמֹ֬ר</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·mōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His way,</span><br /><span class="heb">דַּרְכּ֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(dar·kōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and He will raise you up</span><br /><span class="heb">וִֽ֭ירוֹמִמְךָ</span> <span class="translit">(wî·rō·w·mim·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be high actively, to rise, raise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to inherit</span><br /><span class="heb">לָרֶ֣שֶׁת</span> <span class="translit">(lā·re·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<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">אָ֑רֶץ</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 /><br /><span class="word">When the wicked</span><br /><span class="heb">רְשָׁעִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(rə·šā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are cut off,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּהִכָּרֵ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(bə·hik·kā·rêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you will see [it].</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּרְאֶֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(tir·’eh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/37-34.htm">Psalm 37:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/37-34.htm">Psalm 37:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/37-34.htm">Psalm 37:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/37-34.htm">Psalm 37:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/37-34.htm">Psalm 37:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/37-34.htm">Psalm 37:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/37-34.htm">Psalm 37:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/37-34.htm">Psalm 37:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/37-34.htm">Psalm 37:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/37-34.htm">Psalm 37:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/37-34.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 37:34 Wait for Yahweh and keep his way (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/37-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 37:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 37:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/37-35.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 37:35"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 37:35" /></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>