Psalms 37:14-24

14 (36-14) The wicked have drawn out the sword: they have bent their bow. To cast down the poor and needy, to kill the upright of heart.

15 (36-15) Let their sword enter into their own hearts, and let their bow be broken.

16 (36-16) Better is a little to the just, than the great riches of the wicked.

17 (36-17) For the arms of the wicked shall be broken in pieces; but the Lord strengtheneth the just.

18 (36-18) The Lord knoweth the days of the undefiled; and their inheritance shall be for ever.

19 (36-19) They shall not be confounded in the evil time; and in the days of famine they shall be filled:

20 (36-20) Because the wicked shall perish. And the enemies of the Lord, presently after they shall be honoured and exalted, shall come to nothing and vanish like smoke.

21 (36-21) The sinner shall borrow, and not pay again; but the just sheweth mercy and shall give.

22 (36-22) For such as bless him shall inherit the land: but such as curse him shall perish.

23 (36-23) With the Lord shall the steps of a man be directed, and he shall like well his way.

24 (36-24) When he shall fall he shall not be bruised, for the Lord putteth his hand under him.

Psalms 37:14-24 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 37

\\<<[A Psalm] of David>>\\. This psalm, it is very probable, was written at the same time, and upon the same occasion, with the former; and describes the different states of good and bad men; and is full of exhortations, instructions, and advice to the people of God; intermixed with various encouraging promises. A late learned writer {h} thinks it was written for Mephibosheth's consolation under Ziba's calumny. {h} Delaney's Life of King David, vol. 2. p. 219.