Psalm 37:20-30

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.

25 (36-25) I have been young and now am old; and I have not seen the just forsaken, nor his seed seeking bread.

26 (36-26) He sheweth mercy, and lendeth all the day long; and his seed shall be in blessing.

27 (36-27) Decline from evil and do good, and dwell for ever and ever.

28 (36-28) For the Lord loveth judgment, and will not forsake his saints: they shall be preserved for ever. The unjust shall be punished, and the seed of the wicked shall perish.

29 (36-29) But the just shall inherit the land, and shall dwell therein for evermore.

30 (36-30) The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom: and his tongue shall speak judgment.

Psalm 37:20-30 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.