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Psalm 37

Psalm 37:26

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

Modern
They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing.
Traditional
He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
Literal
All the day, he is gracious and lending, and his seed are a blessing.
Latin
Tota die miseretur et commodat; et semen illius in benedictione erit.

Original

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

Notes

Psalms 37:25–26

The Lord does not abandon his children or their descendants.

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 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

Character of Saints: Merciful Children of the Righteous, Blessed of God Lending: General Scriptures Concerning Mercy: Characteristic of Saints Mercy: General Scriptures Concerning Need Poor: Duty To Righteous: Described Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied