Psalms 25:13
Psalms 25:13 in Multiple Translations
His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land.
His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.
His soul shall dwell at ease; And his seed shall inherit the land.
His soul will be full of good things, and his seed will have the earth for its heritage.
They will continue to be prosperous, and their descendants will inherit the land.
His soule shall dwell at ease, and his seede shall inherite the land.
His soul in good doth remain, And his seed doth possess the land.
His soul will dwell at ease. His offspring will inherit the land.
His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.
They will always be prosperous, and their descendants will continue to live in this land.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 25:13
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Psalms 25:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נַ֭פְשׁ/וֹ
בְּ/ט֣וֹב
תָּלִ֑ין
וְ֝/זַרְע֗/וֹ
יִ֣ירַשׁ
אָֽרֶץ
נַ֭פְשׁ/וֹ
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
בְּ/ט֣וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Prep | Adj
תָּלִ֑ין
lûwn
H3885
to lodge
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
וְ֝/זַרְע֗/וֹ
zeraʻ
H2233
seed
Conj | N-ms | Suff
יִ֣ירַשׁ
yârash
H3423
to possess
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 25:13
נַ֭פְשׁ/וֹ
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
בְּ/ט֣וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Prep | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
תָּלִ֑ין
lûwn
H3885
"to lodge"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
To grumble or complain, this word describes a negative attitude of discontent or murmuring. It is used in the Bible to describe people who are unhappy or stubborn.
Definition: 1) to lodge, stop over, pass the night, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lodge, pass the night 1a2) to abide, remain (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to rest, lodge 1c) (Hithpalpel) to dwell, abide
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: abide (all night), continue, dwell, endure, grudge, be left, lie all night, (cause to) lodge (all night, in, -ing, this night), (make to) murmur, remain, tarry (all night, that night). See also: Genesis 19:2; Judges 19:20; Psalms 25:13.
וְ֝/זַרְע֗/וֹ
zeraʻ
H2233
"seed"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means seed or offspring, like in Genesis where God promises Abraham many descendants. It can also mean a plant or sowing time, as in Isaiah 55:10. This concept is central to God's plan for humanity.
Definition: : seed/sowing 1) seed, sowing, offspring 1a) a sowing 1b) seed 1c) semen virile 1d) offspring, descendants, posterity, children 1e) of moral quality 1e1) a practitioner of righteousness (fig.) 1f) sowing time (by meton)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] carnally, child, fruitful, seed(-time), sowing-time. See also: Genesis 1:11; 1 Samuel 1:11; Psalms 18:51.
יִ֣ירַשׁ
yârash
H3423
"to possess"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To possess means to take control of something, like a piece of land, by driving out others and occupying it. This word is used in the Bible to describe inheriting property or seizing power.
Definition: : possess/inherit 1) to seize, dispossess, take possession off, inherit, disinherit, occupy, impoverish, be an heir 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take possession of 1a2) to inherit 1a3) to impoverish, come to poverty, be poor 1b) (Niphal) to be dispossessed, be impoverished, come to poverty 1c) (Piel) to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to possess or inherit 1d2) to cause others to possess or inherit 1d3) to impoverish 1d4) to dispossess 1d5) to destroy, bring to ruin, disinherit
Usage: Occurs in 204 OT verses. KJV: cast out, consume, destroy, disinherit, dispossess, drive(-ing) out, enjoy, expel, [idiom] without fail, (give to, leave for) inherit(-ance, -or) [phrase] magistrate, be (make) poor, come to poverty, (give to, make to) possess, get (have) in (take) possession, seize upon, succeed, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 15:3; Joshua 15:63; Psalms 25:13.
אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — Psalms 25:13
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 25:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 25:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 25:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 25:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 25:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 25:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 25:13
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 25:13
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 25:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 25:13
- Sermons on Psalms 25:13
Context — To You I Lift Up My Soul
11For the sake of Your name, O LORD, forgive my iniquity, for it is great.
12Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him.
13His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land.
14The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them. 15My eyes are always on the LORD, for He will free my feet from the mesh.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 37:11 | But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. |
| 2 | Proverbs 1:33 | But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil.” |
| 3 | Proverbs 19:23 | The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm. |
| 4 | Matthew 5:5 | Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. |
| 5 | Zephaniah 3:17 | The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.” |
| 6 | Acts 2:39 | This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.” |
| 7 | Ezekiel 34:25–28 | I will make with them a covenant of peace and rid the land of wild animals, so that they may dwell securely in the wilderness and sleep in the forest. I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing. The trees of the field will give their fruit, and the land will yield its produce; My flock will be secure in their land. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bars of their yoke and delivered them from the hands that enslaved them. They will no longer be prey for the nations, and the beasts of the earth will not consume them. They will dwell securely, and no one will frighten them. |
| 8 | Proverbs 29:25 | The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high. |
| 9 | Isaiah 65:23 | They will not labor in vain or bear children doomed to disaster; for they will be a people blessed by the LORD— they and their descendants with them. |
| 10 | Psalms 37:26 | They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing. |
Psalms 25:13 Summary
[Psalms 25:13 tells us that when we fear the LORD and follow His path, our soul will dwell in prosperity, which means we will experience inner peace and contentment. This is because we are trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty, as seen in Psalms 23:4, which says that even in the darkest valley, God is with us and comforts us. As we fear the LORD, we can also trust that our descendants will inherit the land, which refers to the spiritual inheritance that believers receive as children of God (Romans 8:17). By living a life that honors God, we can experience this prosperity and inheritance, and live out our faith in a way that brings glory to Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the soul to dwell in prosperity?
According to Psalms 25:13, dwelling in prosperity refers to a state of inner peace and contentment, which is a result of fearing the LORD and following His path (as seen in Psalms 25:12). This is further supported by Jeremiah 29:11, which says that God has plans to prosper us and give us hope for a future.
How do the descendants inherit the land?
The promise of inheriting the land is a reference to the spiritual inheritance that believers receive as children of God, as seen in Romans 8:17, which says that we are heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ. This inheritance is not limited to physical land, but also includes spiritual blessings and eternal life.
What is the condition for experiencing this prosperity?
The condition for experiencing this prosperity is to fear the LORD, as stated in Psalms 25:12. This fear is not a fear of punishment, but a reverence and respect for God's sovereignty and love, as seen in Proverbs 1:7, which says that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.
Is this promise only for the Israelites?
While the promise of inheriting the land was initially given to the Israelites, the New Testament expands this promise to include all believers, as seen in Galatians 3:29, which says that if we belong to Christ, then we are Abraham's seed and heirs according to the promise.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a fear of the LORD in my life, and how will this impact my relationship with God?
- How can I trust that God will provide for my prosperity and the prosperity of my family, even in difficult circumstances?
- What does it mean for me to inherit the land, and how can I live out this spiritual inheritance in my daily life?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my reverence and respect for God's sovereignty and love, and how will this impact my decision-making and actions?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 25:13
His soul shall dwell at ease,.... Or in "goodness" (f), enjoying an affluence of good things, of spiritual blessings in Christ, in whom he dwells by faith; and where he has peace and safety, amidst
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 25:13
His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth. Shall dwell at ease ( luwn (H3885)) - literally, 'shall pass the night in good;' i:e., shall abide permanently in good (Job 17:2, English version, cf.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 25:13
Shall dwell, Heb. shall lodge, i.e. continue, as this word signifies, . It notes the constancy and stability of his happiness, both whilst he lives, and when he is dead; which the next clause seems to suppose. At ease, Heb. in good, i.e. in the possession and enjoyment of the true good. The earth, or, the land, to wit, Canaan; which was promised and given, as an earnest of the whole covenant of grace, and all its promises, and therefore is synecdochically put for all of them. The sense is, his seed shall be blessed.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 25:13
Psalms 25:13 His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.Ver. 13. His soul shall dwell at ease] Heb. shall lodge in good, even then when his body haply is tossing on his sick bed, and at great unrest, Conquiescet quemadmodum de nocte quiesci solet (Trcmel.). One being asked how he did? answered, My body is weak, my soul is well. He shall be freed from the devil of discontent, and have a blessed self sufficiency; such, and better than he had whom Horace describeth, Epod. 2, Beatus ille qui procul negotiis, &c.; blessed is that man who is far from trouble, such as good Jacob had, when he said, I have enough, my brother, &c. Godliness only hath such a contentedness, 1 Timothy 6:6. And his seed shall inherit the earth] God’ s love dieth not with the parents; but reviveth in their posterity, 2 Samuel 7:12. Eυσεβεωνπαιδεσσιταλωια, δυσσεβεωνδου. It would be a great stay of mind to us, if God should say of our children, as once David did of Mephibosheth, and afterwards of Chimham, I will take care of them, and see them well provided for. He doth upon the matter say as much and more to every believer.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 25:13
(13) Shall dwell.—Literally, shall lodge the night (comp. margin); but here, as in Psalms 49:12, with added sense of permanency.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 25:13
Verse 13. His soul shall dwell at ease] בטוב תלין betob talin, "shall lodge in goodness;" this is the marginal reading in our version; and is preferable to that in the text. His seed shall inherit] His posterity shall be blessed. For them many prayers have been sent up to God by their pious fathers; and God has registered these prayers in their behalf.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 25:13
13. Temporal blessings are in store for him. He himself shall continue in prosperity; and his posterity after him shall inherit the land (R.V.), in accordance with the promise to Abraham (Genesis 15:7-8), and Israel (Exodus 20:12; Leviticus 26:3 ff.; Deuteronomy 4:1; Deuteronomy 4:40; &c.). Cp. Psalms 37:11; Proverbs 2:21-22; and the N.T. counterpart, Matthew 5:5.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 25:13
His soul shall dwell at ease - Margin: “shall lodge in goodness.” So the Hebrew. The idea is that of one “at home;” one who finds a comfortable and safe resting place; one who is not a wanderer or a vagrant.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 25:13
13. His soul shall dwell at ease—Literally, his soul shall abide, or dwell, in goodness, or blessedness.
Sermons on Psalms 25:13
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(Covenant Series) 1. David and Jonathan by Al Whittinghill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of David and Jonathan from 1 Samuel 18. The background is that David, a shepherd boy, has just slain Goliath, the enemy of God. Davi |
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Psalms - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of filling one's heart with the Word of God rather than simply avoiding evil. He references the story of a demon being cast ou |
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Sermon on the Mount: Blesseded Meek by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the leadership of Moses and his strength in leading the Israelites out of slavery. The speaker emphasizes that Moses had to be strong in order |
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Christ's Legacy of Peace by Bob Jennings | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of truly believing and trusting in God in order to experience peace. He shares a personal anecdote about his wife reminding h |
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(How to Understand the Kjv Bible) 45 Psalm 37 by Keith Simons | Keith Simons teaches on Psalm 37, emphasizing David's reflections on the fate of the righteous versus the wicked. He encourages believers not to fret over evildoers, as their prosp |
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Meekness by Michael Koulianos | Michael Koulianos emphasizes the significance of meekness in the Christian life, drawing parallels between biblical figures like Moses and David to illustrate how a soft heart is e |
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The Word of My Patience by Charles S. Price | Charles S. Price preaches about the darkness and confusion prevailing on earth due to humanity's desire for sovereignty and rejection of God. Despite the chaos, God's promise in De |