Psalm 37:18 The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever.

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New International Version
The blameless spend their days under the LORD’s care, and their inheritance will endure forever.

New Living Translation
Day by day the LORD takes care of the innocent, and they will receive an inheritance that lasts forever.

English Standard Version
The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their heritage will remain forever;

Berean Standard Bible
The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever.

King James Bible
The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.

New King James Version
The LORD knows the days of the upright, And their inheritance shall be forever.

New American Standard Bible
The LORD knows the days of the blameless, And their inheritance will be forever.

NASB 1995
The LORD knows the days of the blameless, And their inheritance will be forever.

NASB 1977
The LORD knows the days of the blameless; And their inheritance will be forever.

Legacy Standard Bible
Yahweh knows the days of the blameless, And their inheritance will be forever.

Amplified Bible
The LORD knows the days of the blameless, And their inheritance will continue forever.

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD watches over the blameless all their days, and their inheritance will last forever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD watches over the blameless all their days, and their inheritance will last forever.

American Standard Version
Jehovah knoweth the days of the perfect; And their inheritance shall be for ever.

Contemporary English Version
Those who obey the LORD are daily in his care, and what he has given them will be theirs forever.

English Revised Version
The LORD knoweth the days of the perfect: and their inheritance shall be for ever.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD knows the daily [struggles]of innocent people. Their inheritance will last forever.

Good News Translation
The LORD takes care of those who obey him, and the land will be theirs forever.

International Standard Version
The LORD knows the day of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever.

Majority Standard Bible
The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever.

NET Bible
The LORD watches over the innocent day by day and they possess a permanent inheritance.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever.

Webster's Bible Translation
The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.

World English Bible
Yahweh knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
YHWH knows the days of the perfect, "" And their inheritance is for all time.

Young's Literal Translation
Jehovah knoweth the days of the perfect, And their inheritance is -- to the age.

Smith's Literal Translation
Jehovah will know the days of the blameless, and their inheritance shall be forever.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
The Lord knoweth the days of undefiled; and their inheritance shall be for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The Lord knows the days of the immaculate, and their inheritance will be in eternity.

New American Bible
The LORD knows the days of the blameless; their heritage lasts forever.

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their heritage will abide forever;

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
The LORD knows the days of the upright; and their inheritance shall be for ever.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH knows the days of the perfect and their inheritance will be for eternity.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
The LORD knoweth the days of them that are wholehearted; And their inheritance shall be for ever.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The Lord knows the ways of the perfect; and their inheritance shall be for ever.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong
…17For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous. 18The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever. 19In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.…

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Cross References

Proverbs 10:3
The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked.

Job 23:10
Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.

1 Peter 1:5
who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

Matthew 6:32-33
For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. / But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

Psalm 1:6
For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

Psalm 31:7
I will be glad and rejoice in Your loving devotion, for You have seen my affliction; You have known the anguish of my soul.

Psalm 34:15
The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.

Psalm 139:1-3
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. / You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways.

Isaiah 49:16
Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; your walls are ever before Me.

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.

Nahum 1:7
The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.

John 10:14
I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,

John 10:27-28
My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. / I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.

Treasury of Scripture

The LORD knows the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.

knoweth

Psalm 1:6
For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Psalm 31:7
I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;

Matthew 6:32
(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

the days

Psalm 37:13
The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.

Psalm 31:15
My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.

Psalm 49:5
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?

their

Psalm 16:11
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Psalm 21:4
He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.

Psalm 73:24
Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.

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Psalm 37

1. David persuades to patience and confidence in God,
12. by the different estate of the godly and the wicked

Berean Study Bible

The LORD knows
The phrase "The LORD knows" emphasizes the omniscience of God. In Hebrew, the word for "knows" is "יָדַע" (yada), which implies an intimate, personal knowledge. This is not a distant awareness but a deep, relational understanding. The LORD's knowledge is comprehensive and encompasses all aspects of life. This assurance of God's intimate knowledge provides comfort to believers, affirming that their lives are not hidden from Him. In a world where people often feel overlooked, this divine attention is a profound source of encouragement.

the days
The term "the days" refers to the temporal span of the righteous' lives. In the Hebrew context, "days" (יָמִים, yamim) often signifies more than just the passage of time; it encompasses the events, experiences, and divine purposes within those days. This suggests that God is not only aware of the number of days but also the quality and significance of each day. The righteous can trust that their days are under God's sovereign care and purpose, aligning with the biblical theme that God orders the steps of the faithful.

of the blameless
"Of the blameless" describes those who live in integrity and righteousness. The Hebrew word "תָּמִים" (tamim) conveys a sense of completeness, soundness, and moral integrity. It does not imply sinless perfection but rather a wholehearted devotion to God. In the biblical narrative, blamelessness is often associated with figures like Noah and Job, who, despite their imperfections, were deemed righteous because of their faith and obedience. This phrase reassures believers that God honors and knows those who strive to live uprightly.

and their inheritance
The word "inheritance" (נַחֲלָה, nachalah) in Hebrew carries significant theological weight, often referring to the land promised to the Israelites. It symbolizes God's provision and blessing. For the righteous, their inheritance is not merely material but also spiritual, encompassing the promises of God, eternal life, and the kingdom of heaven. This inheritance is secure and enduring, contrasting with the fleeting nature of worldly possessions.

will last forever
The phrase "will last forever" underscores the eternal nature of the inheritance promised to the righteous. In Hebrew, "forever" (עוֹלָם, olam) signifies perpetuity and unending duration. This assurance of eternal inheritance reflects the biblical promise of eternal life and the enduring nature of God's covenant with His people. It offers hope and encouragement, reminding believers that their ultimate reward is not in this temporal world but in the everlasting presence of God. This eternal perspective empowers the faithful to live with purpose and hope, knowing that their future is secure in God's hands.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(18) Knoweth.--See Psalm 1:6, Note.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 18. - The Lord knoweth the days of the upright; literally, of the perfect - those who yield him a complete obedience. God takes loving note of their days, knows their number, and the events which each day will bring. He will cause all things to "work together for their good." And their inheritance shall be for ever (comp. vers. 27, 29, and 37; which all, like this verse, point, albeit vaguely, to a future life). The mere continuance of a man's posterity in a prosperous condition cannot exhaust the meaning of such phrases as, "Their inheritance shall be for ever;" "Dwell for evermore;" "The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever." If David himself meant no more than this, yet the Holy Spirit which inspired him may have meant more. At any rate, to the Christian the words will always bring up the thought of that "inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, which is reserved for us in heaven" (1 Peter 1:4).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The LORD
יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

knows
יוֹדֵ֣עַ (yō·w·ḏê·a‘)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3045: To know

the days
יְמֵ֣י (yə·mê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3117: A day

of the blameless,
תְמִימִ֑ם (ṯə·mî·mim)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 8549: Entire, integrity, truth

and their inheritance
וְ֝נַחֲלָתָ֗ם (wə·na·ḥă·lā·ṯām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion

will last forever.
תִּהְיֶֽה׃ (tih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

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