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Psalm 37

Psalm 37:39

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

Modern
The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble.
Traditional
But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
Literal
And the salvation of the righteous is from YHWH; He is their stronghold in time of distress.
Latin
Salus autem justorum a Domino; et protector eorum in tempore tribulationis.

Original

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

Notes

Psalms 37:39–40

The Lord provides strength for his people.

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 Trusting God in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

Parallels

1 Kings 2:1–9

Glossary

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

Topics

Blessing: Spiritual, from God Faith: Enjoined God: Saviour Salvation is of God Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To