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psalms 37:16-34

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Psalms 37:16-34

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”

— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

16. A little that a righteous man hath [is] better than the riches of many wicked. 17. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous. 18. The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever. 19. They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. 20. 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. 21. The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. 22. For [such as be] blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and [they that be] cursed of him shall be cut off. 23. The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. 24. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth [him with] his hand. 25. I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. 26. [He is] ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed [is] blessed. 27. Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. 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. 29. The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever. 30. The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. 31. The law of his God [is] in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. 32. The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. 33. The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. 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 37:16-34 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 37:16

Theological / Devotional

Better. See Prov. 15:16. Verses 16–34 deal chiefly with the ultimate lot of the godly.

Riches. Or, “abundance.”

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