Reference

Psalms 37:22

Annihilation / Destruction Saints Reign on Earth Destruction / Perishing Language Creation Corruption (Sin Affects Earth)

“For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.”

But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.

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.

Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.

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Annihilation / Destruction

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This verse contains specific terms directly associated with this theme.

Saints Reign on Earth

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This verse contains specific terms directly associated with this theme.

Destruction / Perishing Language

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Counter-Arguments

The strongest case that this verse does not belong in this theme.

Annihilation / Destruction

The phrase "cut off" does not explicitly state annihilation or ceasing to exist, but could refer to being separated from God's blessings or from the community, without necessarily implying complete destruction.

Saints Reign on Earth

While "inherit the earth" suggests possession, it doesn't explicitly state "reigning" or "dominion" in the sense of governing, which is a key component of the theme "Saints Reign on Earth."

Destruction / Perishing Language

This verse directly states that those "cursed of him shall be cut off," which is a clear instance of "cut off" language describing the fate of the wicked, aligning perfectly with the theme definition.

Creation Corruption (Sin Affects Earth)

This verse speaks of people inheriting or being cut off from "the earth" based on whether they are blessed or cursed by God, but it does not describe any impact of human sin on the earth itself or its natural order. The earth here seems to be a place of inheritance or exclusion for humans, not a subject of corruption.