The time is coming when the righteous will inherit the earth, but in the meantime the wicked prosper. We are exhorted not to be distressed by this v.1Psalms 37:1XWaiting for response for the wicked will certainly be removed: they are just like the grass which withers away in due time.v.2Psalms 37:2XWaiting for response We should trust in the LORD, delight in him, and commit our ways to him and then, at the set time, we shall inherit the land.vs.3-7Psalms 37:3-7XWaiting for response God promised the land of Canaan to Abraham and his seed, which is Christ, and all the righteous will inherit it with them: “The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever”.v.29Psalms 37:29XWaiting for response
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This Psalm contrasts the destinies of the righteous and the wicked. The wicked may flourish for a short while but death and the judgments of God will remove them for ever. Psalm 37:20Psalm 37:20XWaiting for response “The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever”, Psalm 37:18Psalm 37:18XWaiting for response therefore he calls upon us to: “Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore”. Psalm 37:27Psalm 37:27XWaiting for response The truly happy are those who faithfully serve the LORD. Though troubles may come, in the end the righteous will be raised up. Psalm 37:23-24Psalm 37:23-24XWaiting for response Jesus quoted this Psalm when he declared who were the blessed: “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth”. Psalm 37:11;Psalm 37:11XWaiting for response Matthew 5:5Matthew 5:5XWaiting for response May we believe the promises and obey God’s commandments so that we are counted among the righteous in the day of Christ’s return and receive everlasting blessings from the LORD.