Psalm 37:29
“The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 37Meaning
The righteous inherit the land and dwell in it; the repeated land promise belongs to the psalm’s covenant wisdom and does not confer private title to disputed modern territory.
Do good, speak wisdom, wait for the LORD
Verses 27–34 connect lasting hope with turning from evil, doing good, justice, wise speech, instruction in the heart, and patient waiting for God.
Read carefully
The righteous inherit the land and dwell in it; the repeated land promise belongs to the psalm’s covenant wisdom and does not confer private title to disputed modern territory.
Reflection
The righteous inherit the land and dwell in it; the repeated land promise belongs to the psalm’s covenant wisdom and does not confer private title to disputed modern territory.