1 A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- Fret H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
- not thyself because of evildoers H7489 (רָעַע) — properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)
- neither be thou envious H7065 (קָנָא) — to be (causatively, make) zealous, i.e. (in a bad sense) jealous or envious
- against the workers H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- of iniquity H5766 (עֶוֶל) — (moral) evil
2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For they shall soon H4120 (מְהֵרָה) — properly, a hurry; hence (adverbially) promptly
- be cut down H5243 (נָמַל) — to become clipped or (specifically) circumcised
- like the grass H2682 (חָצִיר) — grass; also a leek (collectively)
- and wither H5034 (נָבֵל) — to wilt; generally, to fall away, fail, faint; figuratively, to be foolish or (morally) wicked; causatively, to despise, disgrace
- as the green H3418 (יֶרֶק) — properly, pallor, i.e. hence, the yellowish green of young and sickly vegetation; concretely, verdure, i.e. grass or vegetation
- herb H1877 (דֶּשֶׁא) — a sprout; by analogy, grass
3 Trust in Jehovah, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on his faithfulness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Trust H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- in Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- shalt thou dwell H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and verily H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
- thou shalt be fed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
4 Delight thyself also in Jehovah; And he will give thee the desires of thy heart.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Delight H6026 (עָנַג) — to be soft or pliable, i.e. (figuratively) effeminate or luxurious
- thyself also in Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and he shall give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- thee the desires H4862 (מִשְׁאָלָה) — a request
- of thine heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
5 Commit thy way unto Jehovah; Trust also in him, and he will bring it to pass.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Commit H1556 (גָּלַל) — to roll (literally or figuratively)
- thy way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- trust H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- to pass H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
6 And he will make thy righteousness to go forth as the light, And thy justice as the noonday.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he shall bring forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- thy righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- as the light H216 (אוֹר) — illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
- and thy judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- as the noonday H6672 (צֹהַר) — a light (i.e. window); dual double light, i.e. noon
7 Rest in Jehovah, and wait patiently for him: Fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, Because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Rest H1826 (דָּמַם) — to be dumb; by implication, to be astonished, to stop; also to perish
- in Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and wait patiently H2342 (חוּל) — properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively,…
- for him: fret H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
- not thyself because of him who prospereth H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
- in his way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- because of the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- who bringeth H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- wicked devices H4209 (מְזִמָּה) — a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity)
- to pass H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: Fret not thyself, it tendeth only to evil-doing.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Cease H7503 (רָפָה) — to slacken (in many applications, literal or figurative)
- from anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- and forsake H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- wrath H2534 (חֵמָה) — heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
- fret H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
- not thyself in any wise H389 (אַךְ) — a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only
- to do evil H7489 (רָעַע) — properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)
9 For evil-doers shall be cut off; But those that wait for Jehovah, they shall inherit the land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For evildoers H7489 (רָעַע) — properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)
- shall be cut off H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- but those that wait H6960 (קָוָה) — to bind together (perhaps by twisting), i.e. collect; (figuratively) to expect
- upon Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- they shall inherit H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: Yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and he shall not be.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For yet a little while H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
- and the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- yea, thou shalt diligently consider H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- his place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
11 But the meek shall inherit the land, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But the meek H6035 (עָנָו) — depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances (needy, especially saintly)
- shall inherit H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and shall delight H6026 (עָנַג) — to be soft or pliable, i.e. (figuratively) effeminate or luxurious
- themselves in the abundance H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- of peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
12 The wicked plotteth against the just, And gnasheth upon him with his teeth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- plotteth H2161 (זָמַם) — to plan, usually in a bad sense
- against the just H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- and gnasheth H2786 (חָרַק) — to grate the teeth
- upon him with his teeth H8127 (שֵׁן) — a tooth (as sharp); specifically ivory; figuratively, a cliff
13 The Lord will laugh at him; For he seeth that his day is coming.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- shall laugh H7832 (שָׂחַק) — to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play
- at him: for he seeth H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- that his day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- is coming H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
14 The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, To cast down the poor and needy, To slay such as are upright in the way.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- have drawn out H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- and have bent H1869 (דָּרַךְ) — to tread; by implication, to walk; also to string a bow (by treading on it in bending)
- their bow H7198 (קֶשֶׁת) — a bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
- to cast down H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- the poor H6041 (עָנִי) — depressed, in mind or circumstances
- and needy H34 (אֶבְיוֹן) — destitute
- to slay H2873 (טָבַח) — to slaughter (animals or men)
- such as be of upright H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- conversation H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
15 Their sword shall enter into their own heart, And their bows shall be broken.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Their sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- shall enter H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into their own heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- and their bows H7198 (קֶשֶׁת) — a bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
- shall be broken H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
16 Better is a little that the righteous hath Than the abundance of many wicked.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A little H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
- that a righteous man H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- better H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- than the riches H1995 (הָמוֹן) — a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth
- of many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken; But Jehovah upholdeth the righteous.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the arms H2220 (זְרוֹעַ) — the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- shall be broken H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- But Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- upholdeth H5564 (סָמַךְ) — to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense)
- the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
18 Jehovah knoweth the days of the perfect; And their inheritance shall be for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- knoweth H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of the upright H8549 (תָּמִים) — entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
- and their inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- shall be for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
19 They shall not be put to shame in the time of evil; And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They shall not be ashamed H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
- in the evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- and in the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of famine H7459 (רְעָבוֹן) — famine
- they shall be satisfied H7646 (שָׂבַע) — to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
20 But the wicked shall perish, And the enemies of Jehovah shall be as the fat of lambs: They shall consume; in smoke shall they consume away.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- shall perish H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- and the enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- as the fat H3368 (יָקָר) — valuable (objectively or subjectively)
- of lambs H3733 (כַּר) — a ram (as full-grown and fat), including a battering-ram (as butting); hence, a meadow (as for sheep); also a pad or camel's saddle (as puffed out)
- they shall consume H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- into smoke H6227 (עָשָׁן) — smoke, literally or figuratively (vapor, dust, anger)
- shall they consume away H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- borroweth H3867 (לָוָה) — properly, to twine, i.e. (by implication) to unite, to remain; also to borrow (as a form of obligation) or (caus.) to lend
- and payeth not again H7999 (שָׁלַם) — to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate (in variou…
- but the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- sheweth mercy H2603 (חָנַן) — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
- and giveth H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
22 For such as are blessed of him shall inherit the land; And they that are cursed of him shall be cut off.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- of him shall inherit H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- cursed H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
- of him shall be cut off H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
23 A man’s goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The steps H4703 (מִצְעָד) — a step; figuratively, companionship
- man H1397 (גֶּבֶר) — properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
- are ordered H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- by Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and he delighteth H2654 (חָפֵץ) — properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire
- in his way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For Jehovah upholdeth him with his hand.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Though he fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- he shall not be utterly cast down H2904 (טוּל) — to pitch over or reel; hence (transitively) to cast down or out
- for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- upholdeth H5564 (סָמַךְ) — to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense)
- his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
25 I have been young, and now am old; Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his seed begging bread.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have been young H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- am old H2204 (זָקֵן) — to be old
- yet have I not seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- forsaken H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- nor his seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- begging H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
26 All the day long he dealeth graciously, and lendeth; And his seed is blessed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- ever H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- merciful H2603 (חָנַן) — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
- and lendeth H3867 (לָוָה) — properly, to twine, i.e. (by implication) to unite, to remain; also to borrow (as a form of obligation) or (caus.) to lend
- and his seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- blessed H1293 (בְּרָכָה) — benediction; by implication prosperity
27 Depart from evil, and do good; And dwell for evermore.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Depart H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- and do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- and dwell H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- for evermore H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
28 For Jehovah loveth justice, And forsaketh not his saints; They are preserved for ever: But the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- loveth H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- and forsaketh H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- not his saints H2623 (חָסִיד) — properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a saint)
- they are preserved H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- but the seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- shall be cut off H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
29 The righteous shall inherit the land, And dwell therein for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- shall inherit H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and dwell H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- therein for ever H5703 (עַד) — properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a prep…
30 The mouth of the righteous talketh of wisdom, And his tongue speaketh justice.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- of the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- speaketh H1897 (הָגָה) — to murmur (in pleasure or anger); by implication, to ponder
- wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- and his tongue H3956 (לָשׁוֹן) — the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of…
- talketh H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- of judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
31 The law of his God is in his heart; None of his steps shall slide.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- of his God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- in his heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- none of his steps H838 (אָשֻׁר) — a step
- shall slide H4571 (מָעַד) — to waver
32 The wicked watcheth the righteous, And seeketh to slay him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- watcheth H6822 (צָפָה) — properly, to lean forward, i.e. to peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await
- the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- and seeketh H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- to slay H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
33 Jehovah will not leave him in his hand, Nor condemn him when he is judged.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- will not leave H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- him in his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- nor condemn H7561 (רָשַׁע) — to be (causatively, do or declare) wrong; by implication, to disturb, violate
- him when he is judged H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
34 Wait for Jehovah, and keep his way, And he will exalt thee to inherit the land: When the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wait H6960 (קָוָה) — to bind together (perhaps by twisting), i.e. collect; (figuratively) to expect
- on Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- his way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- and he shall exalt H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- thee to inherit H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- when the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- are cut off H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- thou shalt see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
35 I have seen the wicked in great power, And spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- in great power H6184 (עָרִיץ) — fearful, i.e. powerful or tyrannical
- and spreading H6168 (עָרָה) — to be (causatively, make) bare; hence, to empty, pour out, demolish
- himself like a green H7488 (רַעֲנָן) — verdant; by analogy, new; figuratively, prosperous
- bay tree H249 (אֶזְרָח) — a spontaneous growth, i.e. native (tree or persons)
36 But one passed by, and, lo, he was not: Yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yet he passed away H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- not: yea, I sought H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- him, but he could not be found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
37 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright; For there is a happy end to the man of peace.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Mark H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- the perfect H8535 (תָּם) — complete; usually (morally) pious; specifically, gentle, dear
- and behold H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the upright H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- for the end H319 (אַחֲרִית) — the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity
- man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
38 As for transgressors, they shall be destroyed together: The end of the wicked shall be cut off.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But the transgressors H6586 (פָּשַׁע) — to break away (from just authority), i.e. trespass, apostatize, quarrel
- shall be destroyed H8045 (שָׁמַד) — to desolate
- together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
- the end H319 (אַחֲרִית) — the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- shall be cut off H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
39 But the salvation of the righteous is of Jehovah: He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But the salvation H8668 (תְּשׁוּעָה) — rescue (literal or figurative, persons, national or spiritual)
- of the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- their strength H4581 (מָעוֹז) — a fortified place; figuratively, a defence
- in the time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- of trouble H6869 (צָרָה) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival
40 And Jehovah helpeth them, and rescueth them: He rescueth them from the wicked, and saveth them, Because they have taken refuge in him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- shall help H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
- them, and deliver H6403 (פָּלַט) — to slip out, i.e. escape; causatively, to deliver
- them: he shall deliver H6403 (פָּלַט) — to slip out, i.e. escape; causatively, to deliver
- them from the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- and save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- them, because they trust H2620 (חָסָה) — to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in