Psalms 37 · Verse 18

Psalms 37:18

The Lord knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
Psalms 37:18, King James Version

Psalms 37:18 in other translations

BSBThe LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever.
WEBThe LORD knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever.
ASVJehovah knoweth the days of the perfect; And their inheritance shall be for ever.
YLTJehovah knoweth the days of the perfect, And their inheritance is--to the age.
DARBYJehovah knoweth the days of the perfect; and their inheritance shall be for ever:
BBEThe days of the upright are numbered by the Lord, and their heritage will be for ever.
WebsterThe LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.

What does Psalms 37:18 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 37:18-19
18-19. God, who knows His people's changes, provides against evil and supplies all their need.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 18 The Lord knoweth the days of the upright - He is acquainted with all his circumstances, severings, and ability to bear them; and he will either shorten his trials or increase his power. The Lord also approves of the man and his concerns; and his inheritance shall be for ever. He shall have God for his portion, here and hereafter. This is probably another indirect promise to the captives that they shall be restored to their own land. See Psa 37:11.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 37:7-20

Let us be satisfied that God will make all to work for good to us. Let us not discompose ourselves at what we see in this world. A fretful, discontented spirit is open to many temptations. For, in all respects, the little which is allotted to the righteous, is more comfortable and more profitable than the ill-gotten and abused riches of ungodly men. It comes from a hand of special love. God provides plentifully and…

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Psalms 37:18 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

יוֹדֵ֣עַyo.De.a'[is] knowingH3045
יְ֭הוָהYah.wehYahwehH3068
יְמֵ֣יye.Mei[the] days ofH3117
תְמִימִ֑םte.mi.Mimblameless [people]H8549
וְ֝נַחֲלָתָ֗םve.na.cha.la.Tamand inheritance theirH5159
לְעוֹלָ֥םle.'o.Lamfor everH5769
תִּהְיֶֽה\׃tih.Yehit will beH1961

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 37:18

  • Psalms 1:6

    For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

  • Psalms 103:17

    But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;

  • Romans 6:23

    For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

  • 2 Timothy 2:19

    Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

  • Revelation 11:3-5

    And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth. And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed.

  • Psalms 49:5

    Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?

  • 1 Peter 1:4-5

    To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

  • Psalms 73:24

    Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.

  • Psalms 31:7

    I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;

  • Isaiah 60:21

    Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.

  • 1 John 2:25

    And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.

  • Deuteronomy 33:25

    Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
knoweth.
1:6; 31:7; Mt 6:32; 2Ti 2:19
the days.
13; 31:15; 49:5; De 33:25; Mt 24:21-24; 2Ti 3:1-5; 4:2-4; Re 11:3-5
their.
16:11; 21:4; 73:24; 103:17; Isa 60:21; Ro 5:21; 6:23; 1Pe 1:4,5
1Jo 2:25

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Context

  • Psalms 37:17

    For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the Lord upholdeth the righteous.

  • Psalms 37:18

    The Lord knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.

  • Psalms 37:19

    They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

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Psalms 37:18 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Conoce Jehová los días de los perfectos: y la heredad de ellos será para siempre.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		L’ Éternel connaît les jours de ceux qui sont intègres, et leur héritage sera pour toujours:
German
Elberfelder 1871		Jehova kennt die Tage derer, die lauter sind, und ihr Erbteil wird ewig sein;
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Quoniam ego in flagella paratus sum, et dolor meus in conspectu meo semper.