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Berean Standard Bible

“For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.”

Psalms 37:9

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Study note

Psalms 37 is a wisdom psalm by David that encourages believers not to fret about evildoers who seem to prosper. Its refrain is that those who trust the Lord will inherit the land.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.

World English Bible (WEB)

For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for Yahweh shall inherit the land.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

For evil-doers shall be cut off; But those that wait for Jehovah, they shall inherit the land.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque los malignos serán talados, mas los que esperan en Jehová, ellos heredarán la tierra.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Porque los malvados serán destruidos, pero los que confían en el Señor heredarán la tierra y vivirán tranquilamente.

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