Psa 37:9, 11 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 9. They shall inherit the earth. ] The word arets , throughout this Psalm, should be translated land , not earth ; for it is most probable that it refers to the land of Judea ; and in this verse there is a promise of their return thither.

‏ Psalms 37:9

Verse 9. They shall inherit the earth.] The word arets, throughout this Psalm, should be translated land, not earth; for it is most probable that it refers to the land of Judea; and in this verse there is a promise of their return thither.

‏ Psalms 37:11

Verse 11. But the meek] anavim, the afflicted, the poor Jewish captives.

Shall inherit the earth] arets, the land of Judea, given by God himself as an inheritance to their fathers, and to their posterity for ever. See Ps 37:9.