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href="/bsb/psalms/37.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/37.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/37.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The godly will possess the land and will live there forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/37.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The righteous shall inherit the land and dwell upon it forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The righteous shall inherit the land, And dwell in it forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The righteous will inherit the land And dwell in it forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The righteous will inherit the land And dwell in it forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The righteous will inherit the land, And dwell in it forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The righteous will inherit the land And dwell in it forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The righteous will inherit the land And live in it forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it permanently.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it permanently. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The righteous shall inherit the land, And dwell therein for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God's people will own the land and live here forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Righteous people will inherit the land and live there permanently.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The righteous will possess the land and live in it forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The righteous will inherit the land, and they will dwell in it forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The godly will possess the land and will dwell in it permanently. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The righteous shall inherit the land, and live in it forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The righteous shall inherit the land, and live in it forever. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The righteous possess the land, "" And they dwell on it forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The righteous possess the land, And they dwell for ever on it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The just shall inherit the earth, and they shall dwell upon it forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But the just shall inherit the land, and shall dwell therein for evermore. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 36:29>But the just will inherit the earth, and they will dwell upon it forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The righteous will inherit the earth and dwell in it forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The righteous shall inherit the land, and live in it forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the righteous ones inherit the Earth and dwell upon it for eternity.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The righteous shall inherit the land, And dwell therein for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But the righteous shall inherit the earth, and dwell upon it for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/37-29.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=4308" 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">28</span>For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off. <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dî·qîm (Adj-mp) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">The righteous</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/7931.htm" title="7931: wə·yiš·kə·nū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root (by transmission) to shakab through the idea of lodging; compare cikluwth, shakam); to reside or permanently stay.">and dwell</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in it</a> <a href="/hebrew/5703.htm" title="5703: lā·‘aḏ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Perpetuity. From adah; properly, a terminus, i.e. duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity.">forever.</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.…<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="/proverbs/2-21.htm">Proverbs 2:21-22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-21.htm">Isaiah 60:21</a></span><br />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.<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="/revelation/21-7.htm">Revelation 21:7</a></span><br />The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-13.htm">Psalm 25:13</a></span><br />His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land.<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="/psalms/112-6.htm">Psalm 112:6</a></span><br />Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-30.htm">Proverbs 10:30</a></span><br />The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not inhabit the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-18.htm">Daniel 7:18</a></span><br />But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">1 Peter 1:4</a></span><br />and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-36.htm">Psalm 69:36</a></span><br />The descendants of His servants will inherit it, and those who love His name will settle in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-8.htm">Isaiah 49:8</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-16.htm">Hebrews 11:16</a></span><br />Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/115-16.htm">Psalm 115:16</a></span><br />The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth He has given to mankind.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-9.htm">Psalm 37:9,11,18,27</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="/deuteronomy/30-20.htm">Deuteronomy 30:20</a></b></br> That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, <i>and</i> that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he <i>is</i> thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/2-21.htm">Proverbs 2:21</a></b></br> For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/37-27.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/psalms/37-22.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/37-28.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/37-22.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/37-22.htm">Inherit</a> <a href="/psalms/37-27.htm">Live</a> <a href="/psalms/37-22.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/psalms/37-28.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/35-8.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/psalms/37-21.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/39-12.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/psalms/40-2.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/41-12.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/37-34.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/37-34.htm">Inherit</a> <a href="/psalms/49-9.htm">Live</a> <a href="/psalms/37-34.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/psalms/37-30.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/68-10.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/psalms/37-32.htm">Upright</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>The righteous will inherit the land</b><br>This phrase reflects a recurring biblical theme where the "righteous" are promised an inheritance. In the Old Testament, the land often symbolizes God's promise and blessing, initially given to Abraham and his descendants (<a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a>). The concept of inheritance is not merely physical but also spiritual, indicating a deeper relationship with God. The righteous, those who live according to God's laws and maintain faithfulness, are assured of this divine promise. 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 God's kingdom.<p><b>and dwell in it forever.</b><br>The promise of dwelling in the land "forever" extends beyond temporal possession to eternal security and peace. In the context of ancient Israel, dwelling in the land was associated with stability, prosperity, and God's favor. This eternal aspect points to eschatological hope, where the faithful will experience everlasting life in God's presence. The idea of eternal dwelling is further developed in the New Testament, where believers are promised a new heaven and a new earth (<a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21:1-3</a>). This eternal dwelling is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who secures this promise through His death and resurrection, offering believers a place in the eternal kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>In the context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/37.htm">Psalm 37</a>, the "righteous" refers to those who live in accordance with God's will, following His commandments and seeking to live a life that is pleasing to Him. They are contrasted with the wicked, who live in opposition to God's ways.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land.htm">The Land</a></b><br>This refers to the Promised Land, a central theme in the Old Testament, symbolizing God's promise and blessing to His people. It represents not only a physical territory but also a place of spiritual rest and divine favor.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance.htm">Inheritance</a></b><br>In biblical terms, inheritance often signifies the blessings and promises of God passed down to His people. It is a recurring theme that underscores God's faithfulness and the eternal nature of His promises.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_promise_of_inheritance.htm">The Promise of Inheritance</a></b><br>God's promises are sure and steadfast. The inheritance of the land is a symbol of the eternal blessings that await those who are righteous in His sight.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_righteously.htm">Living Righteously</a></b><br>To be counted among the righteous, one must live a life that aligns with God's commandments and seeks His will above all else. This involves daily commitment and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>The promise of dwelling in the land forever encourages believers to maintain an eternal perspective, focusing on the everlasting rewards rather than temporary worldly gains.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>In a world where the wicked often seem to prosper, <a href="/psalms/37-29.htm">Psalm 37:29</a> reassures believers that God's justice will prevail, and the righteous will ultimately receive their due reward.<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/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_'pleasant_places'_be_taken_literally.htm">(Psalm 16:5–6) In light of historical changes in territory and borders, how can the “pleasant places” and “heritage” still be taken literally or reliably? </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_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><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 29.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for over</span> (comp. vers. 3, 9, 11, 18, 22, 28, 34; and <a href="/proverbs/2-21.htm">Proverbs 2:21</a>). Bishop Butler sagaciously remarks that this is the natural tendency of things, if sufficient time be given, and accidental hindrances removed ('Analogy,' pt. 1. ch. 4.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/37-29.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">The righteous</span><br /><span class="heb">צַדִּיקִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dî·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will inherit</span><br /><span class="heb">יִֽירְשׁוּ־</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">and dwell</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִשְׁכְּנ֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yiš·kə·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7931.htm">Strong's 7931: </a> </span><span class="str2">To settle down, abide, dwell</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in it</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלֶֽיהָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·le·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">forever.</span><br /><span class="heb">לָעַ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(lā·‘aḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5703.htm">Strong's 5703: </a> </span><span class="str2">A, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/37-29.htm">Psalm 37:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/37-29.htm">Psalm 37:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/37-29.htm">Psalm 37:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/37-29.htm">Psalm 37:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/37-29.htm">Psalm 37:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/37-29.htm">Psalm 37:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/37-29.htm">Psalm 37:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/37-29.htm">Psalm 37:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/37-29.htm">Psalm 37:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/37-29.htm">Psalm 37:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/37-29.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 37:29 The righteous shall inherit the land (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/37-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 37:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 37:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/37-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 37:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 37:30" /></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>