“ The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever. ”
The righteous shall inherit the land - See Psalms 37:3 . The word “inherit” suggests the idea that they are heirs, and that God will treat them as His children. And dwell therein forever -...
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein (s) for ever. (s) They will continually be preserved under God's wings, and have at least inward rest.
XXXVII. An acrostic poem. Its object is to teach patience and hope. The pious Jews, the Hasidim of Psalms 4:3 * who observe the Law strictly, are at present poor and oppressed. They are to wait f...
the land. See note on "the earth", Psalms 37:9 .
29 The righteous shall inherit the earth The repetition of the same doctrine here is not superfluous, since it is so very difficult to impress it deeply upon our minds. For while all men see...
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever. The righteous shall inherit the land - If this be not another promise of return to their own land, from that of their captivity, it m...
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever. The righteous ... dwell therein for ever - ( Psalms 37:27 , last clause, note.) The full realization of the promise shall be...
This is an acrostic Ps., in which the alphabetic arrangement is carried without a break through 22 stanzas of varying length, to which the vv. of the English Bible do not correspond. The contents are...
Psalms 37:1-40 THERE is a natural connection between acrostic structure and didactic tone, as is shown in several instances, and especially in this psalm. The structure is on the whole regular, ea...
Ways That God Establishes Psalms 37:18-29 God takes pleasure in our lives. In each He is working out a plan. Even our failures do not turn Him away from us, for He keeps fast hold of our hands,...
This psalm has as its keynote "Fret not." The underlying problem is the prosperity of evil men. It is an astonishment and a perplexity still, troubling many a tried and trusting heart. The psalmist f...
This is a charming observation, founded on long experience, from youth to age: never was it known that the Lord forsook his redeemed. But, Reader! without my observing it, surely it will strike you,...
The righteous shall inherit the land ,.... Psalms 37:9 and Psalms 37:11 ; and dwell therein for ever ; Psalms 37:27 .
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever. Ver. 29. The righteous shall inherit, &c. ] This verse hath been expounded before, and is here repeated for more assurance, V...
Depart from evil and do good Having therefore these glorious promises and privileges, let no man do any evil or unjust thing, to enrich or secure himself, nor abstain from any pious or charitable a...
Exhortations and Promises. 21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth....
Inherit the land: See Poole on " Psalms 37:3 " . Dwell therein for ever: See Poole on " Psalms 37:18 " .
3). The Reward And Ways Of The Righteous Are Sure And Abiding (Mem to Pe - Psalms 37:23-31 ). The Psalmist goes on to point out God's care for those who are truly His. All their ways are in His h...
INTRODUCTION This psalm was probably written by David in his old age, and contains his experience in reference to the providential dealings of God with men. It acknowledges the transient prosperity...
It may be, beloved friends, that there is a word of comfort for some of you in this «Psalm of David.» If any of you have been perplexed and worried, and there has been a stern conflict within your sp...
Psalms 37:1 . Fret not thyself, be not angry or irritated, because of evil doers. Let the consummate courtier gain elevation, let the merchant aggrandize his family, and the rich men buy the lan...
EXPOSITION THIS is another of the alphabetical psalms (see above, Psalms 9:1-19 ; Psalms 25:1-19 ; and 34.), and, though more free from irregularities than the previous ones, is not altogeth...
The Apparent Good Fortune of the Godless Compared with the Believers' True Happiness. A psalm of David, rightly considered one of the most beautiful written by him, called by Luther the garment of...
2 Peter 3:13 ; Deuteronomy 30:20 ; Proverbs 2:21 ; Psalms 37:11 ; Psalms 37:18 ; Psalms 37:27 ; Psalms 37:9 ; Revelation 21:3 ; Revelation 21:4 ; Revelation 21:7