Psalms 25:13
His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.
Main message
Psalm 25:13: The faithful person is pictured dwelling in goodness, with descendants inheriting the land; the imagery belongs to covenant blessing, not a universal wealth formula.
Meaning in context
Psalm 25:8–15 · The LORD teaches the humble and keeps covenant — Verses 8–15 reflect on divine goodness, instruction, covenant faithfulness, forgiveness, fear of the LORD and covenant counsel.
The faithful person is pictured dwelling in goodness, with descendants inheriting the land; the imagery belongs to covenant blessing, not a universal wealth formula.
Further teachings
The LORD teaches the humble and keeps covenant
The faithful person is pictured dwelling in goodness, with descendants inheriting the land; the imagery belongs to covenant blessing, not a universal wealth formula.
Cross References: Psalm 25:13 — Psalm 25:8–15.
Applications in daily life
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Psalm 25:13
The faithful person is pictured dwelling in goodness, with descendants inheriting the land; the imagery belongs to covenant blessing, not a universal wealth formula.
Prosperity/goodness and land inheritance do not promise wealth to every believer or create a modern territorial title deed.
Related Bible passages and resources
- Psalm 25 (complete chapter)
Keep the verse within Psalm 25’s prayer for trust, guidance, forgiveness, covenant faithfulness and deliverance.
- Psalm 25:12
Read the previous verse to preserve the movement.
- Psalm 25:14
Continue with the next verse to preserve the movement.
- Study the Book of Psalms
The LORD teaches the humble and keeps covenant
Common misreadings
Prosperity/goodness and land inheritance do not promise wealth to every believer or create a modern territorial title deed.
The faithful person is pictured dwelling in goodness, with descendants inheriting the land; the imagery belongs to covenant blessing, not a universal wealth formula. Keep the verse within Psalm 25’s prayer for trust, guidance, forgiveness, covenant faithfulness and deliverance.
How to Apply Psalms 25:13
Meditate on Psalms 25:13 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message from Scripture applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Commentary anchored to the site’s public-domain Psalm 25 text.
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- The Lord Will Editorial Team
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