Psalms 37:18 net — The LORD watches over the innocent day by day and they possess a permanent inheritance.

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"The LORD watches over the innocent day by day and they possess a permanent inheritance."

— Psalms 37:18, NET Bible

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Psalms 37 — Context

15

Their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken.

16

The little bit that a godly man owns is better than the wealth of many evil men,

17

for evil men will lose their power, but the LORD sustains the godly.

18

The LORD watches over the innocent day by day and they possess a permanent inheritance.

19

They will not be ashamed when hard times come; when famine comes they will have enough to eat.

20

But evil men will die; the LORD’s enemies will be incinerated– they will go up in smoke.

21

Evil men borrow, but do not repay their debt, but the godly show compassion and are generous.

Psalms 37:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 37:18 say?
Psalms 37:18 in the NET Bible reads: “The LORD watches over the innocent day by day and they possess a permanent inheritance.”
Where is Psalms 37:18 in the Bible?
Psalms 37:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 37, verse 18.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 37:18.
What translation should I read Psalms 37:18 in?
Psalms 37:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 37:18?
Psalms 37:18 reads (NET): “The LORD watches over the innocent day by day and they possess a permanent inheritance.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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