His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land.
Parallel translations
- WEB His soul shall dwell at ease. His offspring shall inherit the land.
- KJV His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.
- ESV His soul shall abide in well-being, and his offspring shall inherit the land.
- NKJV He himself shall dwell in prosperity, And his descendants shall inherit the earth.
- NASB His soul will dwell in prosperity, And his descendants will inherit the land.
- NLT They will live in prosperity, and their children will inherit the land.
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Quick answer
The God-fearer's soul will dwell in well-being, and his children will inherit the land. God blesses the reverent with security and lasting heritage.
Overview
The one who fears God enjoys a settled, prosperous soul and the promise that his descendants will inherit the land. This reflects the covenant blessings God pledged to his faithful people. While rooted in Israel's inheritance, the promise points forward to the eternal inheritance secured in Christ for all who belong to him.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 30
- Ps 37:11But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.
- Prov 19:23The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
- Prov 1:33But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil.”
- Zeph 3:17The 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.”
- Isa 65:23They 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.
- Ps 37:26They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing.
- Acts 2:39This 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.”
- Ezek 34:25–28I 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.
- Jer 32:39I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.
- Prov 29:25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
- Ps 69:36The descendants of His servants will inherit it, and those who love His name will settle in it.
- Ps 112:2His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
- Matt 5:5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
- 1 Pet 3:10For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.
- Phil 4:19And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
- Gen 17:7–10I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you.
- Deut 33:26–29“There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.
- Zech 9:17How lovely they will be, and how beautiful! Grain will make the young men flourish, and new wine, the young women.
- Matt 11:28–29Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
- Isa 66:10–14Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her,
- Jer 31:12–14They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish.
- Prov 20:7The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.
- Deut 33:12Concerning Benjamin he said: “May the beloved of the LORD rest secure in Him; God shields him all day long, and upon His shoulders he rests.”
- Ps 36:8They feast on the abundance of Your house, and You give them drink from Your river of delights.
- Ps 37:29The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.
- Ps 37:22Surely those He blesses will inherit the land, but the cursed will be destroyed.
- 2 Pet 3:13But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
- Ps 63:5My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.
- Ps 31:19How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You!
- Ezek 33:24–26“Son of man, those living in the ruins in the land of Israel are saying, ‘Abraham was only one man, yet he possessed the land. But we are many; surely the land has been given to us as a possession.’
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