Psalm 25:13
New International Version
They will spend their days in prosperity, and their descendants will inherit the land.

New Living Translation
They will live in prosperity, and their children will inherit the land.

English Standard Version
His soul shall abide in well-being, and his offspring shall inherit the land.

Berean Standard Bible
His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land.

King James Bible
His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.

New King James Version
He himself shall dwell in prosperity, And his descendants shall inherit the earth.

New American Standard Bible
His soul will dwell in prosperity, And his descendants will inherit the land.

NASB 1995
His soul will abide in prosperity, And his descendants will inherit the land.

NASB 1977
His soul will abide in prosperity, And his descendants will inherit the land.

Legacy Standard Bible
His soul will abide in goodness, And his seed will inherit the land.

Amplified Bible
His soul will dwell in prosperity and goodness, And his descendants will inherit the land.

Christian Standard Bible
He will live a good life, and his descendants will inherit the land.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He will live a good life, and his descendants will inherit the land.

American Standard Version
His soul shall dwell at ease; And his seed shall inherit the land.

Contemporary English Version
Then they will have plenty, and their children will receive the land.

English Revised Version
His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the land.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He will enjoy good things in life, and his descendants will inherit the land.

Good News Translation
They will always be prosperous, and their children will possess the land.

International Standard Version
He will experience good things; his descendants will inherit the earth.

Majority Standard Bible
His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land.

NET Bible
They experience his favor; their descendants inherit the land.

New Heart English Bible
His soul shall dwell in prosperity, and his descendants shall inherit the land.

Webster's Bible Translation
His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.

World English Bible
His soul will dwell at ease. His offspring will inherit the land.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
His soul remains in good, "" And his seed possesses the land.

Young's Literal Translation
His soul in good doth remain, And his seed doth possess the land.

Smith's Literal Translation
His soul shall lodge in good, and his seed shall inherit the earth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
His soul shall dwell in good things: and his seed shall inherit the land.

Catholic Public Domain Version
His soul will dwell upon good things, and his offspring will inherit the earth.

New American Bible
He will abide in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land.

New Revised Standard Version
They will abide in prosperity, and their children shall possess the land.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
His soul shall abide with grace, and his offspring shall inherit the earth.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
His soul will lodge in grace and his seed will inherit the Earth.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
His soul shall abide in prosperity; And his seed shall inherit the land.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
His soul shall dwell in prosperity; and his seed shall inherit the earth.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
To You I Lift Up My Soul
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.…

Cross References
Proverbs 3:1-2
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; / for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.

Deuteronomy 5:33
You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.

Isaiah 1:19
If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land.

Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.

Psalm 37:9
For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.

Psalm 37:11
But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.

Psalm 37:29
The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.

Proverbs 10:27
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.

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.”

Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Ephesians 6:2-3
“Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), / “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”

1 Peter 3:10-11
For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. / He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

John 14:21
Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”

John 15:10
If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.

1 Timothy 4:8
For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.


Treasury of Scripture

His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.

His soul

Deuteronomy 33:12,26-29
And of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by him; and the LORD shall cover him all the day long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders…

Proverbs 1:33
But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

dwell at ease [heb.

Psalm 31:19
Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!

Psalm 36:8
They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.

Psalm 63:5
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:

his seed

Psalm 37:26
He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.

Psalm 69:36
The seed also of his servants shall inherit it: and they that love his name shall dwell therein.

Psalm 112:2
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

inherit

Psalm 37:11,22,29
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace…

Ezekiel 33:24-26
Son of man, they that inhabit those wastes of the land of Israel speak, saying, Abraham was one, and he inherited the land: but we are many; the land is given us for inheritance…

Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

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will dwell
The phrase "will dwell" suggests a sense of permanence and stability. The Hebrew word "yashab" conveys the idea of sitting, remaining, or abiding. This implies that the person who fears the Lord and follows His ways will experience a settled and secure life. In the biblical context, dwelling often refers to living in peace and safety, under God's protection and provision. It is a promise of divine presence and favor, ensuring that the believer is not just a transient visitor in God's blessings but a permanent resident.

at ease
The term "at ease" translates from the Hebrew word "tov," which means good, pleasant, or agreeable. This suggests a state of well-being and contentment. In a historical context, living at ease would mean freedom from enemies, anxiety, and hardship. For the believer, it signifies a life marked by God's peace, which surpasses all understanding, as described in Philippians 4:7. It is a reminder that true ease and contentment come not from external circumstances but from a right relationship with God.

and his descendants
The phrase "and his descendants" emphasizes the generational impact of a life lived in obedience to God. The Hebrew word "zera" means seed or offspring, indicating that the blessings of the righteous extend beyond their own lives to their children and future generations. This reflects the biblical principle of covenantal blessings, where God's promises and faithfulness are experienced by the family line of those who love and obey Him. It underscores the importance of leaving a spiritual legacy and the enduring nature of God's covenant with His people.

will inherit
The word "inherit" comes from the Hebrew "nachal," which means to receive as a possession or to take as a heritage. In the biblical context, inheritance often refers to the land promised to the Israelites, symbolizing God's provision and faithfulness. For Christians, this concept extends to the spiritual inheritance we have in Christ, including eternal life and the riches of God's grace. It is a reminder of the assured future and hope that believers have, grounded in God's promises.

the land
The phrase "the land" in this verse can be understood both literally and metaphorically. Historically, it refers to the Promised Land given to the Israelites, a place of rest and abundance. Spiritually, it represents the blessings and promises of God available to His people. In a New Testament context, "the land" can symbolize the kingdom of God and the eternal inheritance awaiting believers. It serves as a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness to fulfill His promises and the ultimate rest and peace found in Him.

(13) Shall dwell.--Literally, shall lodge the night (comp. margin); but here, as in Psalm 49:12, with added sense of permanency.

Verse 13. - His soul shall dwell at case; rather, his soul shall dwell in bliss; i.e. he shall enjoy, while on earth, blessings of every kind. And his seed shall inherit the earth. His posterity after him shall be continued upon the earth, and shall prosper (comp. Psalm 37:11, 22, 29). There is a tendency in righteousness to "inherit the earth," only held in check by accidental and (it may be) temporary circumstances (see Butler's' Analogy,' pt. 1. ch. 3, pp. 78, 79).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
His soul
נַ֭פְשׁוֹ (nap̄·šōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

will dwell
תָּלִ֑ין (tā·lîn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3885: To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate

in prosperity,
בְּט֣וֹב (bə·ṭō·wḇ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

and his descendants
וְ֝זַרְע֗וֹ (wə·zar·‘ōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

will inherit
יִ֣ירַשׁ (yî·raš)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin

the land.
אָֽרֶץ׃ (’ā·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land


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