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Psalm 37

Psalm 37:19

Delight Yourself in the LORD · Psalm 37:1–40
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Translations

Modern
In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.
Traditional
They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
Literal
They will not be ashamed in a time of evil, and in days of famine they will be satisfied.
Latin
Non confundentur in tempore malo, et in diebus famis saturabuntur:

Original

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

Notes

Psalms 37:18–20

The Lord cares for the blameless in this life and for eternity, but the wicked will perish.

Psalms 37:1–40

This psalm addresses the issues raised in Psalm 36:

  • How should the godly react to evil?

  • When will the Lord bring justice?

  • Why does he allow the wicked to harm his creation?

Psalm 37 provides clear answers that reduce the tensions of life (Psalm 37:1–9, 34) and promise that the meek will have a future (Psalm 37:10–11, 39–40).

The contrast between the godly and the wicked highlights the uselessness of foolishness (Psalm 37:12–24, 27–33). The psalmist's personal insights add a human element (Psalm 37:25–26, 35–38). He encourages viewing the land's inheritance with a long-term perspective: The earth belongs to the Lord, who will give it to those he blesses—the humble and godly who trust, hope, and follow him (see Psalm 37:9, 11, 22, 29, 34; see also Isaiah 57:13; Matthew 5:5).

Theme notes and profiles

David Famine Inheriting the Land Wisdom Psalms

Parallels

1 Kings 2:1–9

Glossary

Acrostic David Inheritance Music Poetry, Biblical Poor, the Proverbs, Book of Psalms, Book of Wisdom Literature

Topics

Famine: God Provided for his People During Famine: Righteous Delivered From God: Providence of Judgments: Saints: Provided For, During Time: Particular Periods of, Mentioned: The Evil Time Wicked (People): Contrasted with Righteous People Wicked (People): Punishment of