Psalms 37:31-40

31 The teachings of his God are in his heart, so he does not fail to keep them.

32 The wicked watch for good people so that they may kill them.

33 But the Lord will not take away his protection or let good people be judged guilty.

34 Wait for the Lord's help and follow him. He will honor you and give you the land, and you will see the wicked sent away.

35 I saw a wicked and cruel man who looked strong like a healthy tree in good soil.

36 But he died and was gone; I looked for him, but he couldn't be found.

37 Think of the innocent person, and watch the honest one. The man who has peace will have children to live after him.

38 But sinners will be destroyed; in the end the wicked will die.

39 The Lord saves good people; he is their strength in times of trouble.

40 The Lord helps them and saves them; he saves them from the wicked, because they trust in him for protection. A psalm of David to remember.

Psalms 37:31-40 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.