Psalms 37:22 Meaning and Explanation
“For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →Those blessed by God inherit the land; those He curses are removed.
The Context of Psalms 37:22
God's determination of blessing and curse for the righteous and the wicked.
What Does Psalms 37:22 Mean?
This verse presents God as the source and arbiter of blessing and curse. To be 'blessed of him' is to stand in God's favor, chosen and upheld. These shall inherit—possess permanently—the earth. Inheritance implies stability, security, and legitimacy that no one can contest.
Those 'cursed of him' face severance. This is not arbitrary punishment but the natural consequence of opposing God's character and will. The curse is separation from blessing, from the land, from continuity. The contrast is absolute: inheritance or severance, blessing or curse, presence or removal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 37:22
What does Psalms 37:22 mean?
Those blessed by God inherit the land; those He curses are removed.
What is the context of Psalms 37:22?
God's determination of blessing and curse for the righteous and the wicked.