Psalms 37:29 kjva — The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Psalms 37:29, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 37:29 in Other Translations

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KJV
“The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.”
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ASV
“The righteous shall inherit the land, And dwell therein for ever. ”
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WEB
“The righteous shall inherit the land, and live in it forever.”
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NET
“The godly will possess the land and will dwell in it permanently.”
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BBE
“The upright will have the earth for their heritage, and will go on living there for ever.”
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Psalms 37 — Context

He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.

Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.

For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

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

The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.

The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.

Psalms 37:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 37:29 say?

Psalms 37:29 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.”

Where is Psalms 37:29 in the Bible?

Psalms 37:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 37, verse 29.

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 37:29.

What translation should I read Psalms 37:29 in?

Psalms 37:29 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 37:29?

Psalms 37:29 reads (KJVA): “The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.” 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 37:29 kjva — The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.

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Psalms 37 — Context

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