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and <i>they that be</i> cursed of him shall be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For <i>those</i> blessed by Him shall inherit the earth, But <i>those</i> cursed by Him shall be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For those blessed by Him will inherit the land, But those cursed by Him will be eliminated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For those blessed by Him will inherit the land, But those cursed by Him will be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For those blessed by Him will inherit the land; But those cursed by Him will be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For those blessed by Him will inherit the land, But those cursed by Him will be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For those blessed by God will [at last] inherit the land, But those cursed by Him will be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who are blessed by the LORD will inherit the land, but those cursed by him will be destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who are blessed by Him will inherit the land, but those cursed by Him will be destroyed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For such as are blessed of him shall inherit the land; And they that are cursed of him shall be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone the LORD blesses will receive the land; everyone the LORD curses will be destroyed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the land; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Those who are blessed by him will inherit the land. Those who are cursed by him will be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Those who are blessed by the LORD will possess the land, but those who are cursed by him will be driven out. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For those blessed by God will inherit the land, but those cursed by him will be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Surely those He blesses will inherit the land, but the cursed will be destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Surely those favored by the LORD will possess the land, but those rejected by him will be wiped out. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land. Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the earth; and they that are cursed by him shall be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land. Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For His blessed ones possess the land, "" And His reviled ones are cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For His blessed ones do possess the land, And His reviled ones are cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For they praising him shall inherit the earth, and they cursing him shall be cut off.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For such as bless him shall inherit the land : but such as curse him shall perish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 36:22>For those who bless him will inherit the earth, but those who curse him will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For those blessed by the Lord will inherit the earth, but those accursed will be cut off. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for those blessed by the LORD shall inherit the land, but those cursed by him shall be cut off.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For the blessed of the LORD shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be wiped out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because the blessed of LORD JEHOVAH inherit the Earth and his cursed ones will come to an end.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For such as are blessed of Him shall inherit the land; And they that are cursed of Him shall be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For they that bless him shall inherit the earth; and they that curse him shall be utterly destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/37-22.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=4254" 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">21</span>The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">Surely</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: mə·ḇō·rā·ḵāw (V-Pual-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">those He blesses</a> <a href="/hebrew/3423.htm" title="3423: yî·rə·šū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- 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> <a href="/hebrew/7043.htm" title="7043: ū·mə·qul·lā·lāw (Conj-w:: V-Pual-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3ms) -- To be slight, swift or trifling. A primitive root; to be light, literally Or figuratively.">but the cursed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3772.htm" title="3772: yik·kā·rê·ṯū (V-Nifal-Imperf-3mp) -- To cut off, cut down. A primitive root; to cut; by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant.">will be destroyed.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.…<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="/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="/romans/4-13.htm">Romans 4:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-29.htm">Galatians 3:29</a></span><br />And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a></span><br />‘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.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-33.htm">Proverbs 3:33</a></span><br />The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous.<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/25-34.htm">Matthew 25:34</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a></span><br />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,<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="/genesis/22-18.htm">Genesis 22:18</a></span><br />And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/28-8.htm">Deuteronomy 28:8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/65-9.htm">Isaiah 65:9</a></span><br />And I will bring forth descendants from Jacob, and heirs from Judah; My elect will possess My mountains, and My servants will dwell there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/3-25.htm">Acts 3:25</a></span><br />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.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.</p><p class="hdg">Blessed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-11.htm">Psalm 37:11,18</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="/psalms/32-1.htm">Psalm 32:1</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David, Maschil. Blessed <i>is he whose</i> transgression <i>is</i> forgiven, <i>whose</i> sin <i>is</i> covered.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/115-15.htm">Psalm 115:15</a></b></br> Ye <i>are</i> blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth.</p><p class="hdg">cursed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-21.htm">Psalm 119:21</a></b></br> Thou hast rebuked the proud <i>that are</i> cursed, which do err from thy commandments.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/25-41.htm">Matthew 25:41</a></b></br> 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:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/16-22.htm">1 Corinthians 16:22</a></b></br> If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.</p><p class="hdg">cut off</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-9.htm">Psalm 37:9,28</a></b></br> For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/5-3.htm">Zechariah 5:3,4</a></b></br> Then said he unto me, This <i>is</i> the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole earth: for every one that stealeth shall be cut off <i>as</i> on this side according to it; and every one that sweareth shall be cut off <i>as</i> on that side according to it… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Blesses</a> <a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/psalms/22-6.htm">Cursed</a> <a href="/psalms/10-7.htm">Curses</a> <a href="/psalms/37-9.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/psalms/37-11.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/37-18.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/37-11.htm">Inherit</a> <a href="/psalms/35-20.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/psalms/37-11.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-22.htm">Reviled</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/37-26.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/67-6.htm">Blesses</a> <a href="/psalms/37-26.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/psalms/119-21.htm">Cursed</a> <a href="/psalms/59-7.htm">Curses</a> <a href="/psalms/37-28.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/psalms/37-29.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/37-29.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/37-29.htm">Inherit</a> <a href="/psalms/37-28.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/psalms/37-29.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/psalms/74-18.htm">Reviled</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>Surely those He blesses will inherit the land</b><br>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 (<a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a>). 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" (<a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Matthew 5:5</a>), 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 (<a href="/galatians/3-29.htm">Galatians 3:29</a>).<p><b>but the cursed will be destroyed</b><br>This part of the verse contrasts the fate of the wicked with that of the righteous. In biblical terms, being "cursed" often implies being under God's judgment due to disobedience or rebellion against His will. The destruction of the cursed is a recurring theme in Scripture, highlighting the ultimate justice of God (<a href="/psalms/1-6.htm">Psalm 1:6</a>). Historically, this reflects the fate of nations and individuals who opposed God's people, as seen in the destruction of Canaanite cities during the Israelite conquest. Theologically, it points to the final judgment where those who reject God face eternal separation from Him (<a href="/revelation/20-15.htm">Revelation 20:15</a>). This serves as a warning and a call to repentance, underscoring the seriousness of aligning oneself with God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/37.htm">Psalm 37</a>, 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessed.htm">The Blessed</a></b><br>Refers to those who are favored by God, often characterized by their faithfulness and obedience to His commandments.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_cursed.htm">The Cursed</a></b><br>Those who live in opposition to God's will, often characterized by wickedness and rebellion.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land.htm">The Land</a></b><br>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.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance.htm">Inheritance</a></b><br>A key theme in the Bible, representing the blessings and promises God has for His people, both in this life and eternally.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_blessing_and_curse.htm">Understanding Blessing and Curse</a></b><br>The biblical concept of blessing involves God's favor and provision, while a curse involves separation from God's favor and eventual destruction.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_righteously.htm">Living Righteously</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>Even when the wicked seem to prosper, trust that God's justice will prevail, and the righteous will ultimately inherit the land.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>The inheritance of the land is not just a physical promise but also a spiritual one, pointing to eternal life with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a></b><br>The pathway to blessing and inheritance is through faith in God and obedience to His Word.<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/will_the_meek_inherit_the_earth.htm">Will the meek inherit the earth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_finds_joy_in_humility_and_virtue.htm">Who finds true happiness in humility and righteousness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_37_29_contradict_history.htm">Does the promise in Psalm 37:29 ('the righteous shall inherit the land') contradict archaeological and historical evidence of righteous communities being displaced or conquered?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_humans_command_angels.htm">Can humans command angels?</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 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For such as be blessed of him</span> (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> God) shall inherit the earth (see above, ver. 11). <span class="cmt_word">And they that be cursed of him shall</span> <span class="cmt_word">be out off</span> (see above, ver. 9). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/37-22.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">Surely</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those He blesses</span><br /><span class="heb">מְ֭בֹרָכָיו</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḇō·rā·ḵāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will inherit</span><br /><span class="heb">יִ֣ירְשׁוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yî·rə·šū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<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">but the cursed</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝מְקֻלָּלָ֗יו</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·qul·lā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7043.htm">Strong's 7043: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be slight, swift or trifling</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be destroyed.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִכָּרֵֽתוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yik·kā·rê·ṯū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/37-22.htm">Psalm 37:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/37-22.htm">Psalm 37:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/37-22.htm">Psalm 37:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/37-22.htm">Psalm 37:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/37-22.htm">Psalm 37:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/37-22.htm">Psalm 37:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/37-22.htm">Psalm 37:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/37-22.htm">Psalm 37:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/37-22.htm">Psalm 37:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/37-22.htm">Psalm 37:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/37-22.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 37:22 For such as are blessed by him (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/37-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 37:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 37:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/37-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 37:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 37:23" /></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>