Psalms 37:9
Psalms 37:9 in Multiple Translations
For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.
For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
For evil-doers shall be cut off; But those that wait for Jehovah, they shall inherit the land.
For the evil-doers will be cut off: but those who have faith in the Lord will have the earth for their heritage.
For the wicked will be destroyed, and those who trust in the Lord will take possession of the land.
For euill doers shalbe cut off, and they that wait vpon the Lord, they shall inherite the land.
For evil doers are cut off, As to those waiting on Jehovah, they possess the land.
For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land.
For evil doers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
I am afflicted and humbled exceedingly: I roared with the groaning of my heart.
Some day Yahweh will get rid of wicked people, but those who trust in Yahweh will live safely in the land that he has given to them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 37:9
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Psalms 37:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
מְ֭רֵעִים
יִכָּרֵת֑וּ/ן
וְ/קֹוֵ֥י
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
הֵ֣מָּה
יִֽירְשׁוּ
אָֽרֶץ
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
מְ֭רֵעִים
râʻaʻ
H7489
be evil
V-Hiphil
יִכָּרֵת֑וּ/ן
kârath
H3772
to cut
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
וְ/קֹוֵ֥י
qâvâh
H6960
to await
Conj | V-Qal
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
הֵ֣מָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
יִֽירְשׁוּ
yârash
H3423
to possess
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 37:9
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
מְ֭רֵעִים
râʻaʻ
H7489
"be evil"
V-Hiphil
This word means to shatter or break something into pieces, making it useless or bad. It can also mean to afflict or displease someone.
Definition: 1) to be bad, be evil 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to be displeasing 1a2) to be sad 1a3) to be injurious, be evil 1a4) to be wicked, be evil (ethically) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to do an injury or hurt 1b2) to do evil or wickedly 1b3) mischief (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 99 OT verses. KJV: afflict, associate selves (by mistake for H7462 (רָעָה)), break (down, in pieces), [phrase] displease, (be, bring, do) evil (doer, entreat, man), show self friendly (by mistake for H7462 (רָעָה)), do harm, (do) hurt, (behave self, deal) ill, [idiom] indeed, do mischief, punish, still, vex, (do) wicked (doer, -ly), be (deal, do) worse. See also: Genesis 19:7; Psalms 27:2; Psalms 2:9.
יִכָּרֵת֑וּ/ן
kârath
H3772
"to cut"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
This Hebrew word means to cut or destroy something, but it also has a special meaning related to making a covenant or agreement. In Genesis 15:18, God makes a covenant with Abram, symbolized by cutting animals in half, showing the seriousness of the promise. This word is used to describe important agreements and alliances.
Definition: : cut/fell 1) to cut, cut off, cut down, cut off a body part, cut out, eliminate, kill, cut a covenant 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut off 1a1a) to cut off a body part, behead 1a2) to cut down 1a3) to hew 1a4) to cut or make a covenant 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be cut off 1b2) to be cut down 1b3) to be chewed 1b4) to be cut off, fail 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be cut off 1c2) to be cut down 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cut off 1d2) to cut off, destroy 1d3) to cut down, destroy 1d4) to take away 1d5) to permit to perish 1e) (Hophal) cut off
Usage: Occurs in 280 OT verses. KJV: be chewed, be con-(feder-) ate, covenant, cut (down, off), destroy, fail, feller, be freed, hew (down), make a league (covenant), [idiom] lose, perish, [idiom] utterly, [idiom] want. See also: Genesis 9:11; 1 Samuel 24:6; Psalms 12:4.
וְ/קֹוֵ֥י
qâvâh
H6960
"to await"
Conj | V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to collect or gather things together, and can also mean to wait patiently for something. It is used in Psalms and Proverbs to describe waiting on God.
Definition: 1) to wait, look for, hope, expect 1a) (Qal) waiting (participle) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait or look eagerly for 1b2) to lie in wait for 1b3) to wait for, linger for
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: gather (together), look, patiently, tarry, wait (for, on, upon). See also: Genesis 1:9; Isaiah 5:2; Psalms 25:3.
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
הֵ֣מָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
יִֽירְשׁוּ
yârash
H3423
"to possess"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
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 37:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 37:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 37:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 37:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 37:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 37:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 37:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 37:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 37:9
- Sermons on Psalms 37:9
Context — Delight Yourself in the LORD
7Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
8Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm.
9For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.
10Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. 11But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 60:21 | Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified. |
| 2 | Psalms 25:13 | His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. |
| 3 | Psalms 37:29 | The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever. |
| 4 | Proverbs 2:21 | For the upright will inhabit the land, and the blameless will remain in it; |
| 5 | Psalms 37:11–12 | But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them, |
| 6 | Psalms 55:23 | But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You. |
| 7 | Isaiah 57:13 | When you cry out, let your companies of idols deliver you! Yet the wind will carry off all of them, a breath will take them away. But he who seeks refuge in Me will inherit the land and possess My holy mountain.” |
| 8 | Job 27:13–23 | This is the wicked man’s portion from God— the heritage the ruthless receive from the Almighty. Though his sons are many, they are destined for the sword; and his offspring will never have enough food. His survivors will be buried by the plague, and their widows will not weep for them. Though he heaps up silver like dust and piles up a wardrobe like clay, what he lays up, the righteous will wear, and his silver will be divided by the innocent. The house he built is like a moth’s cocoon, like a hut set up by a watchman. He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more; when he opens his eyes, all is gone. Terrors overtake him like a flood; a tempest sweeps him away in the night. The east wind carries him away, and he is gone; it sweeps him out of his place. It hurls itself against him without mercy as he flees headlong from its power. It claps its hands at him and hisses him out of his place. |
| 9 | Revelation 5:10 | You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.” |
| 10 | Isaiah 58:14 | then you will delight yourself in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the land and feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. |
Psalms 37:9 Summary
This verse, Psalms 37:9, reminds us that even when it seems like bad people are getting away with things, God is still in control and will ultimately bring justice. Those who trust in Him and wait patiently will receive His blessings and promises, as seen in (Psalms 37:11) and (Matthew 5:5). It's a call to trust in God's goodness and timing, even when things don't make sense, and to remember that His ways are higher than ours, as mentioned in (Isaiah 55:9). By hoping in the LORD, we can have confidence that He will work everything out for our good, as promised in (Romans 8:28).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'hope in the LORD' in Psalms 37:9?
To hope in the LORD means to trust in Him and His promises, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11, where God says He has plans to prosper us, not to harm us.
Will the evildoers really be cut off, or is this just a figure of speech?
The Bible teaches that there will be a day of judgment, as mentioned in Revelation 20:12, where the wicked will be held accountable for their actions and will face separation from God.
What does it mean to 'inherit the land' in this context?
Inheriting the land refers to receiving the blessings and promises of God, as seen in Psalms 37:11, where the meek will delight in abundant prosperity, and in Matthew 5:5, where the meek will inherit the earth.
How can I apply this verse to my life when I see wicked people prospering?
Remember that God's timing is different from ours, as mentioned in 2 Peter 3:9, and trust that He will ultimately bring justice and vindication, so focus on trusting in Him and living a life of obedience and faithfulness, as encouraged in Psalms 37:3-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can 'hope in the LORD' in my daily life, especially when faced with challenges and uncertainties?
- How can I balance the desire for justice with the command to 'refrain from anger and abandon wrath' as mentioned in Psalms 37:8?
- What does it mean for me to 'inherit the land' in my own life, and how can I live in anticipation of God's promises?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and timing, even when I don't understand what's happening around me?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 37:9
For evildoers shall be cut off,.... Though they flourish for a while, they shall be cut down like the grass or flower of the field, or they shall be cut off as branches from a flourishing tree; they
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 37:9
For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. For evil-doers shall be cut off - therefore beware lest by anger and revenge thou takest thy portion with them.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 37:9
Shall be cut off, to wit, from the earth, by comparing this with the next clause, and with . Their end shall certainly be most miserable. Shall inherit the earth, according to God’ s promise oft made to such; which also for the most part was literally fulfilled in that state of the church; and if it was not, it was fulfilled with far greater advantage in spiritual and eternal blessings.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 37:9
Psalms 37:9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.Ver. 9. For evildoers shall be cut off] Yea, they shall soon be cut off, Psalms 37:10, and so shall all such as, having a while fretted at them, do at length revolt to them; as David was ready to do, once at least, Psalms 73:12-14, and as some others did out and out, as they say, Psalms 37:10, therefore his people return hither to their temporal undoing at least. But those that wait upon the Lord] For deliverance in due season, and for accomplishment of the promises. All good people are such expectants, and should they die in a waiting condition (for comfort, I mean), yet are they blessed, because God hath said, Blessed are all they that wait for him, Isaiah 30:18. They shall inherit the earth] Having a right to all, as heirs of the world together with faithful Abraham, Romans 4:13, and although it be detained from them for a while, as the promised land was from the Israelites, by the Amorites, till their sins were full, Genesis 15:16; yet the saints shall one day have power over all things; and meanwhile they are sure of a sufficiency, if not a superfluity. An heir during his minority is many times held to strait allowance, and forced to borrow of servants; so it is with the saints.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 37:9
Verse 9. They shall inherit the earth.] The word ארץ arets, throughout this Psalm, should be translated land, not earth; for it is most probable that it refers to the land of Judea; and in this verse there is a promise of their return thither.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 37:9
9. the earth] Rather, as in Psalms 37:3, the land; and so in Psalms 37:11; Psalms 37:22; Psalms 37:29; Psalms 37:34. As the nations were “cut off” before Israel (Deuteronomy 12:29; Deuteronomy 19:1), that Israel might possess the Promised Land, so will the wicked be destroyed, that the true Israel may have undisturbed enjoyment of their inheritance. Cp. Psalms 25:13.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 37:9
For evil-doers shall be cut off - See Psalms 37:2. This will be the termination of their course. They shall not ultimately prosper.
Sermons on Psalms 37:9
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Particular Redemption, Mission by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of simple preaching and the need for humility in delivering the gospel. He shares his experience of preaching a simple message tha |
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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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In the Pits With a King by John Piper | John Piper preaches on the pattern of life presented in Psalms 40:1-3, focusing on the experience of being in the pits, crying out to God, waiting patiently, being rescued by God, |
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Waiting on the Lord, Hoping in the Lord by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of waiting on the Lord and placing our hope in Him, emphasizing that waiting on the Lord is about humbly placing our hope and expectations i |
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Epistle 115 by George Fox | George Fox emphasizes the significance of the eternal Word, which embodies life, peace, and reconciliation, urging believers to abide in this unity that transcends division. He war |
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Can These Dry Bones Live by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the church's role in reaching out to the Jewish people. He shares his personal journey of coming to recognize the significa |
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Ezekiel 37 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a conversation he had with a former Marxist who showed him kindness and patience. The speaker was intrigued by the person's constant mention |