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And their inheritance will be forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Yahweh knows the days of the blameless, And their inheritance will be forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The LORD knows the days of the blameless, And their inheritance will continue forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD watches over the blameless all their days, and their inheritance will last forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD watches over the blameless all their days, and their inheritance will last forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehovah knoweth the days of the perfect; And their inheritance shall be for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Those who obey the LORD are daily in his care, and what he has given them will be theirs forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The LORD knoweth the days of the perfect: and their inheritance shall be for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD knows the daily [struggles]of innocent people. Their inheritance will last forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD takes care of those who obey him, and the land will be theirs forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD knows the day of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD watches over the innocent day by day and they possess a permanent inheritance. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />YHWH knows the days of the perfect, "" And their inheritance is for all time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Jehovah knoweth the days of the perfect, And their inheritance is -- to the age.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Jehovah will know the days of the blameless, and their inheritance shall be forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The Lord knoweth the days of undefiled; and their inheritance shall be for ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 36:18>The Lord knows the days of the immaculate, and their inheritance will be in eternity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD knows the days of the blameless; their heritage lasts forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their heritage will abide 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 LORD knows the days of the upright; and their inheritance shall be for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH knows the days of the perfect and their inheritance will be 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 LORD knoweth the days of them that are wholehearted; And their inheritance shall be for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Lord knows the ways of the perfect; and their inheritance shall be for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/37-18.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=4222" 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">17</span>For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><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/3045.htm" title="3045: yō·w·ḏê·a‘ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">knows</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yə·mê (N-mpc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">the days</a> <a href="/hebrew/8549.htm" title="8549: ṯə·mî·mim (Adj-mp) -- Complete, sound. From tamam; entire; also integrity, truth.">of the blameless,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5159.htm" title="5159: wə·na·ḥă·lā·ṯām (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3mp) -- From nachal; properly, something inherited, i.e. occupancy, or an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion.">and their inheritance</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: tih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">will last forever.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: lə·‘ō·w·lām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. "></a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.…<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/10-3.htm">Proverbs 10:3</a></span><br />The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/23-10.htm">Job 23:10</a></span><br />Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">1 Peter 1:5</a></span><br />who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-32.htm">Matthew 6:32-33</a></span><br />For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. / But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">2 Timothy 2:19</a></span><br />Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-6.htm">Psalm 1:6</a></span><br />For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-7.htm">Psalm 31:7</a></span><br />I will be glad and rejoice in Your loving devotion, for You have seen my affliction; You have known the anguish of my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/139-1.htm">Psalm 139:1-3</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. / You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-16.htm">Isaiah 49:16</a></span><br />Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; your walls are ever before Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/29-11.htm">Jeremiah 29:11</a></span><br />For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7</a></span><br />The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-14.htm">John 10:14</a></span><br />I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-27.htm">John 10:27-28</a></span><br />My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. / I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The LORD knows the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.</p><p class="hdg">knoweth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/1-6.htm">Psalm 1:6</a></b></br> For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/31-7.htm">Psalm 31:7</a></b></br> I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/6-32.htm">Matthew 6:32</a></b></br> (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.</p><p class="hdg">the days</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-13.htm">Psalm 37:13</a></b></br> The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/31-15.htm">Psalm 31:15</a></b></br> My times <i>are</i> in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/49-5.htm">Psalm 49:5</a></b></br> Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, <i>when</i> the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?</p><p class="hdg">their</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/16-11.htm">Psalm 16:11</a></b></br> Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence <i>is</i> fulness of joy; at thy right hand <i>there are</i> pleasures for evermore.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/21-4.htm">Psalm 21:4</a></b></br> He asked life of thee, <i>and</i> thou gavest <i>it</i> him, <i>even</i> length of days for ever and ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/73-24.htm">Psalm 73:24</a></b></br> Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me <i>to</i> glory.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/25-13.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/26-11.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/psalms/30-5.htm">Endure</a> <a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/37-11.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/33-12.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/psalms/26-9.htm">Numbered</a> <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/psalms/37-14.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-19.htm">Wholehearted</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/37-27.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/psalms/37-27.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/37-37.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/psalms/49-11.htm">Endure</a> <a href="/psalms/37-27.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/37-22.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/47-4.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/psalms/40-5.htm">Numbered</a> <a href="/psalms/37-37.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/psalms/37-21.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-3.htm">Wholehearted</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 LORD knows the days of the blameless</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's omniscience and intimate involvement in the lives of the righteous. The term "blameless" refers to those who live in integrity and righteousness, aligning with God's will. In biblical context, being blameless does not imply sinlessness but rather a sincere devotion to God, as seen in figures like Noah (<a href="/genesis/6-9.htm">Genesis 6:9</a>) and Job (<a href="/job/1.htm">Job 1:1</a>). The assurance that God "knows" their days suggests His providential care and guidance, echoing the sentiment found in <a href="/psalms/139.htm">Psalm 139:1-4</a>, where God's knowledge of our lives is comprehensive and personal. This divine awareness assures believers that their lives are under God's sovereign control, providing comfort and security.<p><b>and their inheritance will last forever</b><br>The concept of inheritance in the Bible often refers to the blessings and promises God bestows upon His people. For the Israelites, this included the Promised Land, a tangible representation of God's covenant (<a href="/deuteronomy/4-21.htm">Deuteronomy 4:21</a>). In a broader spiritual sense, inheritance signifies eternal life and the kingdom of God, as seen in the New Testament (<a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">1 Peter 1:4</a>). The promise that this inheritance "will last forever" underscores its eternal nature, contrasting with the temporary and fleeting nature of earthly possessions. This eternal perspective is a recurring theme in Scripture, encouraging believers to focus on heavenly treasures (<a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-20</a>). The assurance of an everlasting inheritance is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who secures this promise through His death and resurrection, offering believers a share in His eternal kingdom (<a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11-14</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, unchanging nature and His relationship with His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_blameless.htm">The Blameless (Hebrew: ???????, tamim)</a></b><br>Refers to those who live with integrity and righteousness, striving to follow God's commands.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance.htm">Inheritance</a></b><br>In the context of the Old Testament, this often refers to the land promised to the Israelites, but it also symbolizes the eternal blessings and promises given to God's people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_omniscience_and_care.htm">God's Omniscience and Care</a></b><br>God is fully aware of the lives and struggles of the righteous. His knowledge is not passive but active, involving care and provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_security_of_the_righteous.htm">The Security of the Righteous</a></b><br>The inheritance of the blameless is secure and eternal. Unlike earthly possessions, which can be lost or destroyed, the inheritance from God is everlasting.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_with_integrity.htm">Living with Integrity</a></b><br>The call to be blameless is a call to live with integrity and righteousness. This involves daily choices to follow God's ways and trust in His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to focus on eternal rewards rather than temporary, worldly gains. This perspective helps in enduring trials and maintaining faithfulness.<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/why_do_2_samuel_22_and_psalm_18_differ.htm">(2 Samuel 22 compared with Psalm 18) Why do these passages have slight variations if both are supposed to be inspired or accurate accounts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_co-heirs_with_christ_mean.htm">What does being co-heirs with Christ entail?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_amos_5_18_contradict_hopeful_texts.htm">Amos 5:18 - If the 'Day of the Lord' is described here as darkness, does this contradict other biblical texts that portray it as a time of hope or victory?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_1_3_align_with_believers'_hardships.htm">How does Psalm 1:3, which promises the righteous will prosper, align with the observable reality that many devout believers still suffer hardships?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/37.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) <span class= "bld">Knoweth.</span>--See <a href="/psalms/1-6.htm" title="For the LORD knows the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.">Psalm 1:6</a>, Note.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/37.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Lord knoweth the days of the upright</span>; literally, <span class="accented">of the</span> <span class="accented">perfect</span> - those who yield him a complete obedience. God takes loving note of their days, knows their number, and the events which each day will bring. He will cause all things to "work together for their good." And their inheritance shall be for ever (comp. vers. 27, 29, and 37; which all, like this verse, point, albeit vaguely, to a future life). The mere continuance of a man's posterity in a prosperous condition cannot exhaust the meaning of such phrases as, "Their inheritance shall be for ever;" "Dwell for evermore;" "The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever." If David himself meant no more than this, yet the Holy Spirit which inspired him may have meant more. At any rate, to the Christian the words will always bring up the thought of that "inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, which is reserved for us in heaven" (<a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">1 Peter 1:4</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/37-18.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 LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</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">knows</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹדֵ֣עַ</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·ḏê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the days</span><br /><span class="heb">יְמֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(yə·mê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the blameless,</span><br /><span class="heb">תְמִימִ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(ṯə·mî·mim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8549.htm">Strong's 8549: </a> </span><span class="str2">Entire, integrity, truth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and their inheritance</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝נַחֲלָתָ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·na·ḥă·lā·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will last forever.</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּהְיֶֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(tih·yeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/37-18.htm">Psalm 37:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/37-18.htm">Psalm 37:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/37-18.htm">Psalm 37:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/37-18.htm">Psalm 37:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/37-18.htm">Psalm 37:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/37-18.htm">Psalm 37:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/37-18.htm">Psalm 37:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/37-18.htm">Psalm 37:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/37-18.htm">Psalm 37:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/37-18.htm">Psalm 37:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/37-18.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 37:18 Yahweh knows the days of the perfect (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/37-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 37:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 37:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/37-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 37:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 37:19" /></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>