Psalms 37:9 bbe — For the evil-doers will be cut off: but those who have faith in the Lord will have the earth for their heritage.

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"For the evil-doers will be cut off: but those who have faith in the Lord will have the earth for their heritage."

— Psalms 37:9, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 37 — Context

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And he will make your righteousness be seen like the light, and your cause like the shining of the sun.

7

Take your rest in the Lord, waiting quietly for him; do not be angry because of the man who does well in his evil ways, and gives effect to his bad designs.

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Put an end to your wrath and be no longer bitter; do not give way to angry feeling which is a cause of sin.

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For the evil-doers will be cut off: but those who have faith in the Lord will have the earth for their heritage.

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For in a short time the evil-doer will be gone: you will go searching for his place, and it will not be there.

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But the gentle will have the earth for their heritage; they will take their delight in peace without measure.

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The sinner has evil designs against the upright, lifting up the voice of wrath against him.

Psalms 37:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 37:9 say?
Psalms 37:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For the evil-doers will be cut off: but those who have faith in the Lord will have the earth for their heritage.”
Where is Psalms 37:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 37:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 37, verse 9.
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 37:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 37:9 in?
Psalms 37:9 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 37:9?
Psalms 37:9 reads (BBE): “For the evil-doers will be cut off: but those who have faith in the Lord will have the earth for their heritage.” 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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