Proverbs 2:21

Proverbs 2:21 Meaning and Explanation

For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.

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The righteous are established and secure in the land; the wholehearted endure.

The Context of Proverbs 2:21

The blessing promised to the righteous.

What Does Proverbs 2:21 Mean?

Dwell means to be settled and secure; the upright have a home and place. Remain indicates lasting presence. The land (the promised place, inheritance, or dwelling) belongs to those who walk uprightly.

The upright and the perfect (whole-hearted, undivided in their commitment) are contrasted in the next verse with the wicked. Their stability is their reward: they remain while others are rooted out.

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What does Proverbs 2:21 mean?

The righteous are established and secure in the land; the wholehearted endure.

What is the context of Proverbs 2:21?

The blessing promised to the righteous.

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