Psalms 37:18
Psalms 37:18 in Multiple Translations
The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever.
The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
Jehovah knoweth the days of the perfect; And their inheritance shall be for ever.
The days of the upright are numbered by the Lord, and their heritage will be for ever.
The Lord knows what is happening to the innocent and grants them an eternal inheritance.
The Lord knoweth the dayes of vpright men, and their inheritance shall bee perpetuall.
Jehovah knoweth the days of the perfect, And their inheritance is — to the age.
The LORD knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever.
The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
For I am ready for scourges: and my sorrow is continually before me.
Every day Yahweh cares about those who have not done any evil things; the things that Yahweh gives them will last forever.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 37:18
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Psalms 37:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
יוֹדֵ֣עַ
יְ֭הוָה
יְמֵ֣י
תְמִימִ֑ם
וְ֝/נַחֲלָתָ֗/ם
לְ/עוֹלָ֥ם
תִּהְיֶֽה
יוֹדֵ֣עַ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Qal
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
יְמֵ֣י
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
תְמִימִ֑ם
tâmîym
H8549
unblemished
Adj
וְ֝/נַחֲלָתָ֗/ם
nachălâh
H5159
inheritance
Conj | N-fs | Suff
לְ/עוֹלָ֥ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
תִּהְיֶֽה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 37:18
יוֹדֵ֣עַ
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Qal
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
יְ֭הוָה
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.
יְמֵ֣י
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
תְמִימִ֑ם
tâmîym
H8549
"unblemished"
Adj
This Hebrew word means unblemished or perfect, like an animal without defects. It describes something or someone that is whole and complete, like the sacrifices in Leviticus. It is used to describe integrity and truth.
Definition: : unblemished/perfect 1) complete, whole, entire, sound 1a) complete, whole, entire 1b) whole, sound, healthful 1c) complete, entire (of time) 1d) sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity 1e) what is complete or entirely in accord with truth and fact (neuter adj/subst)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: without blemish, complete, full, perfect, sincerely (-ity), sound, without spot, undefiled, upright(-ly), whole. See also: Genesis 6:9; Deuteronomy 18:13; Psalms 15:2.
וְ֝/נַחֲלָתָ֗/ם
nachălâh
H5159
"inheritance"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
Inheritance refers to something passed down, like property or a family heirloom, as seen in the Bible's discussion of dividing land among tribes in Joshua. It represents a person's share or possession. The concept is crucial in understanding biblical ideas of family and legacy.
Definition: 1) possession, property, inheritance, heritage 1a) property 1b) portion, share 1c) inheritance, portion
Usage: Occurs in 191 OT verses. KJV: heritage, to inherit, inheritance, possession. Compare H5158 (נַחַל). See also: Genesis 31:14; Joshua 23:4; Psalms 2:8.
לְ/עוֹלָ֥ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
תִּהְיֶֽה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
Study Notes — Psalms 37:18
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- Psalms 37:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 37:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 37:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 37:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 37:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 37:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 37:18
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 37:18
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 37:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 37:18
- Sermons on Psalms 37:18
Context — Delight Yourself in the LORD
16Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many who are wicked.
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. 20But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 1:6 | For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. |
| 2 | Romans 6:23 | For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
| 3 | Psalms 103:17 | But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children— |
| 4 | 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.” |
| 5 | Psalms 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. |
| 6 | Psalms 73:24 | You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory. |
| 7 | Psalms 49:5 | Why should I fear in times of trouble, when wicked usurpers surround me? |
| 8 | 1 Peter 1:4–5 | and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. |
| 9 | 1 John 2:25 | And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life. |
| 10 | Revelation 11:3–5 | And I will empower my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.” These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. If anyone wants to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouths and devours their enemies. In this way, anyone who wants to harm them must be killed. |
Psalms 37:18 Summary
[This verse tells us that God is paying attention to the lives of those who are trying to live righteously, and He has a plan to take care of them and give them a special inheritance that will last forever, as seen in Psalms 37:16-17. This means that even when things seem tough or uncertain, we can trust that God is in control and has our best interests at heart. We can have confidence in His love and care for us, just like it says in Romans 8:28, and live our lives with hope and purpose, knowing that our eternal inheritance is secure.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the LORD to 'know the days' of the blameless?
This phrase means that God is intimately aware of and cares about the lives of those who are righteous, as seen in Psalms 1:6 where it says 'the LORD knows the way of the righteous'. He is aware of their struggles and their triumphs, and He has a plan to bless them, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11.
How can our inheritance last forever if we are still on earth?
Our eternal inheritance is not just a physical one, but a spiritual one, where we will inherit eternal life and heavenly treasures, as described in Matthew 19:21 and 1 Peter 1:4. This inheritance is not limited to our time on earth, but extends into eternity.
Who are the 'blameless' in this verse?
The blameless are those who have put their faith in God and are living according to His will, as seen in Psalms 15:2, where it describes the one who walks blamelessly as one who does what is right and speaks the truth from their heart.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger theme in Psalms 37, which contrasts the fate of the righteous and the wicked, with verses like Psalms 37:16-17 and 37:20 showing the different outcomes for each group, and emphasizing God's care for the righteous.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be 'blameless' in God's eyes, and how can I live a life that is pleasing to Him?
- How can I trust that God knows and cares about my life, even when circumstances seem uncertain or difficult?
- In what ways can I be assured of my eternal inheritance, and how should that affect my daily life and priorities?
- What are some ways that I can live a life that is focused on eternal things, rather than just temporary earthly gains?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 37:18
The Lord knoweth the days of the upright,.... Not only how long they shall live, and so fill up their days, the number of them, as Aben Ezra interprets it; but the nature of their days, whether
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 37:18
The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 37:18
Knoweth; observeth with singular care and affection The days of the upright, i.e. their condition, and all things which do or may befall them, their dangers and fears, and suffering from ungodly men; and therefore will watch over them, and preserve them from all the designs and attempts of their enemies. Days, or years, or times are oft put for things done or events happening in them, as 77:5 143:5 . Their inheritance shall be for ever; to them and their seed for ever: compare . And when they die, their inheritance is not lost, but exchanged for one infinitely better.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 37:18
Psalms 37:18 The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.Ver. 18. The Lord knoweth the days of the upright] In bonum novit, Psalms 1:6 id est prolongat, saith Kimchi; he knoweth, that is, he acknowledgeth, approveth, hath a gracious regard unto, their days and the events thereof; he hath decreed to a minute how long they shall suffer, and what happiness shall succeed their sufferings. And their inheritance shall be for ever] Here long; and hereafter eternal. What they want here, shall be there made up abundantly.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 37:18
(18) Knoweth.—See Psalms 1:6, Note.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 37:18
Verse 18. The Lord knoweth the days of the upright] He is acquainted with all his circumstances, severings, and ability to bear them; and he will either shorten his trials or increase his power. The Lord also approves of the man and his concerns; and his inheritance shall be for ever. He shall have God for his portion, here and hereafter. This is probably another indirect promise to the captives that they shall be restored to their own land. See Psalms 37:11.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 37:18
12–20. Disappointment and destruction are the destiny of the wicked.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 37:18
The Lord knoweth the days of the upright - See the notes at Psalms 1:6. He knows how long they will live, and all that will happen to them. He sees their whole course of life; he sees the end.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 37:18
18. Knoweth—See on Psalms 1:6. Their inheritance shall be for ever—A clear pointing to the life to come. The nature of the subject demands this sense of the words, and the argument wholly falls to the ground without it.
Sermons on Psalms 37:18
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A Famine of the Soul by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson addresses the spiritual famine affecting many today, emphasizing that it is not a lack of food but a deep hunger for love, peace, and purpose. He highlights hope as |
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Thank Him; Dwell Acceptably by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of giving thanks to God and maintaining an upright heart, expressing a deep desire to dwell in God's presence. He acknowledges that while th |
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Cain and Abel (The First Murder) - Part 1 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a 10-day period of fasting and prayer where they were seeking a fresh baptism of the Holy Spirit. They acknowledge that God did not act in t |
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Four Pillars of Walking With God by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having knowledge of the truth. He highlights the need to discern between truth and lies and emphasizes that faith is essen |
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A True Widow by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the minister tells a story about a woman who confronts a man about breaking his promise to marry her. The story escalates as more women come forward with the same c |
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(Daniel) Daniel in the Lion's Den by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Daniel in the lion's den. He begins by discussing the prosperity of Daniel, who was chosen as one of the 120 princes over the k |
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Applying Psalm 1 to Life by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of deeply studying and meditating on the word of God. He compares it to a cow chewing its cud, extracting all the nutrients po |