Psalm 37:9
King James Version (KJV)
For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
In context
7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Psalm 37:9 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
- WEB World English Bible
- For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.
- ASV American Standard Version
- For evil-doers shall be cut off; But those that wait for Jehovah, they shall inherit the land.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- For evil doers are cut off, As to those waiting on Jehovah, they possess the land.
- DBY Darby Translation
- For evil-doers shall be cut off; but those that wait on Jehovah, they shall possess the land.
- WBS Webster Bible
- For evil doers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.