Psalms 37:18 web — Yahweh knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever.

World English Bible

"Yahweh knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever."

— Psalms 37:18, World English Bible

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KJV
“The Lord knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.”
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ASV
“Jehovah knoweth the days of the perfect; And their inheritance shall be for ever. ”
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NET
“The LORD watches over the innocent day by day and they possess a permanent inheritance.”
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DRB
“For I am ready for scourges: and my sorrow is continually before me.”
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BBE
“The days of the upright are numbered by the Lord, and their heritage will be for ever.”
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KJVA
“The Lord knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.”
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Psalms 37 — Context

Their sword shall enter into their own heart. Their bows shall be broken.

Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked.

For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but Yahweh upholds the righteous.

Yahweh knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever.

They shall not be disappointed in the time of evil. In the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

But the wicked shall perish. The enemies of Yahweh shall be like the beauty of the fields. They will vanish-- vanish like smoke.

The wicked borrow, and don't pay back, but the righteous give generously.

Psalms 37:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 37:18 say?

Psalms 37:18 in the World English Bible reads: “Yahweh knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever.”

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 (WEB): “Yahweh knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever.” 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.

Psalms 37:18 web — Yahweh knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever.

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