*Minor differences ignored. Grouped by changes, with first version listed as example.
The righteous shall inherit the earth The repetition of the same doctrine here is not superfluous, since it is so very difficult to impress it deeply upon our minds. For while all men seek after happiness, scarcely one in a hundred looks for it from God, but rather all, on the contrary, in making provision for themselves, provoke the vengeance of God, as it were deliberately, and strive to excel each other in doing so, so that some of them stain themselves with fraud and perjury, some indulge in robbery and extortion, some practice all sorts of cruelty, and others commit violence and outrage even with the sword and poison. Moreover, I have just now, and on several other occasions, stated the sense in which this everlasting habitation upon the earth, which is here promised to the righteous, is to be understood, namely, that although they are surrounded by the troubles and changes which occur in this world, yet God preserves them under his wings; and although there is nothing lasting or stable under heaven, yet he keeps them in safety as if they were sheltered in a secure haven. And, finally, they enjoy in addition to this that inward peace of mind which is better than a hundred lives, and which is therefore justly regarded as a privilege surpassing in value and importance all others.
The righteous shall inherit the land - See Psalm 37:3. The word "inherit" suggests the idea that they are heirs, and that God will treat them as His children.
And dwell therein forever - Psalm 37:3, Psalm 37:18, Psalm 37:27.
The righteous shall inherit the land - If this be not another promise of return to their own land, from that of their captivity, it must be spiritually understood, and refer to their eternal dwelling with God in glory.
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein (s) for ever.
(s) They will continually be preserved under God's wings, and have at least inward rest.
The righteous shall inherit the land,.... See Gill on Psalm 37:9 and See Gill on Psalm 37:11;
and dwell therein for ever; See Gill on Psalm 37:27.
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