Psalms 37:9 - Exposition

For evil-doers shall be out off . It is foolish to "fret" and rage and storm against the ungodly whom we see prospering, since they will certainly be "cut off " sooner or later—sooner rather than later, according to the belief of the writer (see Psalms 37:2 , Psalms 37:10 ). But those that wait upon the Lord (see Psalms 37:7 ), they shall inherit the earth. It is doubly foolish, since when the wicked are "cut off," as they will be assuredly some day, the godly will find themselves the inheritors of the earth. This prophecy is partially fulfilled from time to time, and will find its complete fulfilment in the "new heavens and new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness" ( 2 Peter 3:13 ).