Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalm 37

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Psalm 37 . 1 , David persuades to patience and confidence in God , by the different estate of the godly and the wicked.

Psalm 37:1

Of David. Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong.

Psalm 37:1 · BSB

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This is the third alphabetical Psalm. It seems to have been intended as an instructive and consoling ode for the captives in Babylon , who might feel themselves severely tempted when they saw those idolaters in prosperity , and themselves in adversity.

Psalm 37:2

For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender plants.

Psalm 37:2 · BSB

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Psalm 37:3

Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.

Psalm 37:3 · BSB

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verily Heb. in truth , or stableness

Psalm 37:4

Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalm 37:4 · BSB

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Psalm 37:5

Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.

Psalm 37:5 · BSB

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Heb. Roll thy way upon

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Psalm 37:6

He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun.

Psalm 37:6 · BSB

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Psalm 37:7

Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.

Psalm 37:7 · BSB

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Heb. Be silent to

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Psalm 37:8

Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm.

Psalm 37:8 · BSB

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Psalm 37:9

For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.

Psalm 37:9 · BSB

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the earth Or , "the land ," airetz , probably the land of Judea , given by God himself as an inheritance to their fathers , and their posterity forever , and this #### Verse seems to contain a promise of their return thither.

Psalm 37:10

Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found.

Psalm 37:10 · BSB

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Psalm 37:11

But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.

Psalm 37:11 · BSB

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Psalm 37:12

The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them,

Psalm 37:12 · BSB

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or , practiseth

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Psalm 37:13

but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming.

Psalm 37:13 · BSB

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Psalm 37:14

The wicked have drawn the sword and bent the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright.

Psalm 37:14 · BSB

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such as etc. Heb. the upright of way

Psalm 37:15

But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken.

Psalm 37:15 · BSB

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Psalm 37:16

Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many who are wicked.

Psalm 37:16 · BSB

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Psalm 37:17

For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.

Psalm 37:17 · BSB

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Psalm 37:18

The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever.

Psalm 37:18 · BSB

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Psalm 37:19

In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.

Psalm 37:19 · BSB

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Psalm 37:20

But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away.

Psalm 37:20 · BSB

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Heb. preciousness , That is , as the fat was wholly consumed in sacrifices , by the fire on the altar , so the wicked shall consume away in the fire of God's anger

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Psalm 37:21

The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving.

Psalm 37:21 · BSB

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Psalm 37:22

Surely those He blesses will inherit the land, but the cursed will be destroyed.

Psalm 37:22 · BSB

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Psalm 37:23

The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.

Psalm 37:23 · BSB

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or , established

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Psalm 37:24

Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.

Psalm 37:24 · BSB

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Psalm 37:25

I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread.

Psalm 37:25 · BSB

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Psalm 37:26

They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing.

Psalm 37:26 · BSB

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ever Heb. all the day

Psalm 37:27

Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever.

Psalm 37:27 · BSB

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Psalm 37:28

For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off.

Psalm 37:28 · BSB

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Psalm 37:29

The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.

Psalm 37:29 · BSB

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Psalm 37:30

The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.

Psalm 37:30 · BSB

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Psalm 37:31

The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.

Psalm 37:31 · BSB

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or , goings

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Psalm 37:32

Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them,

Psalm 37:32 · BSB

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Psalm 37:33

the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned under judgment.

Psalm 37:33 · BSB

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Psalm 37:34

Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.

Psalm 37:34 · BSB

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Kawah , to wait , implies the extension of a right line from one point to another. The first point is the human heart; the line is its intense desire; and the last point is God , to whom the heart extends this straight line of earnest desire. He who , while he waits on God , keeps his way , is sure to have the further blessings of which he is in pursuit

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Psalm 37:35

I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree,

Psalm 37:35 · BSB

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or , a green tree that groweth in his own soil

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Psalm 37:36

yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found.

Psalm 37:36 · BSB

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Psalm 37:37

Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace.

Psalm 37:37 · BSB

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Psalm 37:38

But the transgressors will all be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off.

Psalm 37:38 · BSB

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Psalm 37:39

The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble.

Psalm 37:39 · BSB

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Psalm 37:40

The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.

Psalm 37:40 · BSB

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