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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Saints Reign on Earth

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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.

Annihilation / Destruction

Related Verses

Psalms 37:29

“The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.”

Psalms 37:11

“But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.”

Psalms 37:28

“For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.”

Psalms 37:34

“Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.”

Psalms 41:2

“The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.”

Thematic Connections

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

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