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The righteous shall inherit the land, And live in it forever.
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A Promise for Now and Later
Commentators explain that inheriting the land is a dual promise. In the present, as John Calvin notes, it can mean an inner peace and divine protection amidst life's troubles. Ultimately, as Matthew Henry and Charles Spurgeon suggest, it points to a future, eternal inheritance where the righteous will dwell with God forever, whether in heaven or on a renewed earth.
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Psalms
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The righteous shall inherit the land - See Psalms 37:3. The word “inherit” suggests the idea that they are heirs, and that God will…
19th Century
Baptist
He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. For the LORD …
16th Century
Protestant
The righteous shall inherit the earth. The repetition of this same doctrine here is not superfluous, since it is so very difficult to impr…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The righteous shall inherit the land (See Gill on Psalms 37:9) and (See Gill on Psalms 37:11);
The Lord our God requires that we act justly and give everyone what they are owed. It is a great sin for those who are able to deny the payment of …
13th Century
Catholic
1. Afterwards, when he says, with the Lord will the steps of a man be directed, he shows the fruitfulness of the good…
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