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Psalms 37:22-23 NIV (New International Version)

those the LORD blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be destroyed. The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him

Psalms 37:22-23 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

for those blessed by the LORD shall inherit the land, but those cursed by him shall be cut off. The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way

Psalms 37:22-23 NLT (New Living Translation)

Those the LORD blesses will possess the land, but those he curses will die. The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.

Psalms 37:22-23 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Those who are blessed by the  LORD will inherit the land, but those cursed by him will be destroyed.  A person’s steps are established by the  LORD, and he takes pleasure in his way.

Psalms 37:22-23 KJV (King James Version)

For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; And they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: And he delighteth in his way.

Psalms 37:22-23 NKJV (New King James Version)

For those blessed by Him shall inherit the earth, But those cursed by Him shall be cut off. The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way.

Psalms 37:21-24 MSG (The Message)

Wicked borrows and never returns; Righteous gives and gives. Generous gets it all in the end; Stingy is cut off at the pass. Stalwart walks in step with GOD; his path blazed by GOD, he’s happy. If he stumbles, he’s not down for long; GOD has a grip on his hand.

Psalms 37:22-23 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

For those blessed by Him will inherit the land, But those cursed by Him will be eliminated. ¶The steps of a man are established by the LORD, And He delights in his way.

Psalms 37:22-23 AMP (Amplified Bible)

For those blessed by God will [at last] inherit the land, But those cursed by Him will be cut off. [Is 57:13c] ¶The steps of a [good and righteous] man are directed and established by the LORD, And He delights in his way [and blesses his path].

Psalms 37:22-23 NET (New English Translation)

Surely those favored by the LORD will possess the land, but those rejected by him will be wiped out. The LORD grants success to the one whose behavior he finds commendable.