Psalms 37 · Verse 9

Psalms 37:9

For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.
Psalms 37:9, King James Version

Psalms 37:9 in other translations

BSBFor the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.
WEBFor evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land.
ASVFor evil-doers shall be cut off; But those that wait for Jehovah, they shall inherit the land.
YLTFor evil doers are cut off, As to those waiting on Jehovah, they possess the land.
DARBYFor evil-doers shall be cut off; but those that wait on Jehovah, they shall possess the land.
BBEFor the evil-doers will be cut off: but those who have faith in the Lord will have the earth for their heritage.
WebsterFor evil doers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.

What does Psalms 37:9 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
9. Two reasons: The prosperity of the wicked is short; and the pious, by humble trust, will secure all covenant blessing, denoted here by "inherit the earth" (compare Psa 25:13).

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 9 They shall inherit the earth - The word ארץ arets, throughout this Psalm, should be translated land, not earth; for it is most probable that it refers to the land of Judea; and in this verse there is a promise of their return thither.

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 37:9 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.

כִּֽי\־ki-forH3588
מְ֭רֵעִיםMe.re.'imevil-doersH7489
יִכָּרֵת֑וּןyi.ka.re.Tunthey will be cut off !H3772
וְקֹוֵ֥יve.ko.Veiand [those who] wait forH6960
יְ֝הוָ֗הYah.weh<of> YahwehH3068
הֵ֣מָּהHe.mahtheyH1992
יִֽירְשׁוּ\־yi.re.shu-they will possessH3423
אָֽרֶץ\׃'A.retz[the] landH776

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

Cross references for Psalms 37:9

  • 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.

  • Psalms 25:13

    His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.

  • Proverbs 2:21

    For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.

  • Psalms 37:29

    The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.

  • Isaiah 57:13

    When thou criest, let thy companies deliver thee; but the wind shall carry them all away; vanity shall take them: but he that putteth his trust in me shall possess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain;

  • Psalms 55:23

    But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.

  • Psalms 37:11-12

    But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.

  • Isaiah 58:14

    Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

  • Revelation 5:10

    And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

  • Hebrews 11:16

    But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.

  • Job 20:23-29

    When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of his wrath upon him, and shall rain it upon him while he is eating. He shall flee from the iron weapon, and the bow of steel shall strike him through. It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall: terrors are upon him. All darkness shall be hid in his secret places: a fire not blown shall consume him; it shall go ill with him that is left in his tabernacle. …

  • Job 27:13-23

    This is the portion of a wicked man with God, and the heritage of oppressors, which they shall receive of the Almighty. If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword: and his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread. Those that remain of him shall be buried in death: and his widows shall not weep. Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay; …

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
evil-doers.
35,36; 55:23; Job 20:23-29; 27:13,14-23
inherit.
11,12,29; 25:13; Isa 58:14; 60:21; Heb 11:16; Re 5:10
the earth.Or, "the land," {airetz,} probably the land of Judea, given by God himself as an inheritance to their fathers, and their posterity forever: and this verse seems to contain a promise of their return thither.

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Context

  • Psalms 37:8

    Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

  • Psalms 37:9

    For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.

  • Psalms 37:10

    For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.

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Psalms 37:9 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Porque los malignos serán talados, mas los que esperan en Jehová, ellos heredarán la tierra.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
car ceux qui font le mal seront retranchés, et ceux qui s’attendent à l’ Éternel, ceux-là posséderont le pays.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Denn die Übeltäter werden ausgerottet werden; aber die auf Jehova hoffen, diese werden das Land besitzen.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Afflictus sum, et humiliatus sum nimis; rugiebam a gemitu cordis mei.