Psalms 37:18
The Lord knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 37 connects to 10 cross-references. A lengthy alphabetic acrostic attributed to David urging against fretting at the prosperity of evildoers. It repeatedly encourages trusting in the Lord, delighting in him, and committing one's way to him. The meek will inherit the land while the wicked …
Other Translations
Jehovah knoweth the days of the perfect; And their inheritance shall be for ever.
Jehovah knoweth the days of the perfect, And their inheritance is--to the age.
The days of the upright are numbered by the Lord, and their heritage will be for ever.
Cross References
Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be.
For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there …
He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.
I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul …
My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto …