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Berean Standard Bible

“The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.”

Psalms 37:29

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Study note

Throughout Psalm 37 David repeats that the righteous will inherit the land, echoing God's promises to Israel about Canaan. The promise is offered to people who were being tempted to envy the wicked who seemed to be thriving.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.

World English Bible (WEB)

The righteous shall inherit the land, and live in it forever.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The upright will have the earth for their heritage, and will go on living there for ever.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Los justos heredarán la tierra, y vivirán para siempre sobre ella.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Los justos serán firmemente plantados en la tierra, y allí vivirán por siempre.

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