Psalms 37:9 kjva — For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth."

— Psalms 37:9, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 37 — Context

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And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.

7

Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

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Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

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For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.

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For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.

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But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

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The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.

Psalms 37:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 37:9 say?
Psalms 37:9 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.”
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 (KJVA): “For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.” 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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