Psalms 37:33

33 but the LORD will not leave them in the power of the wicked or let them be condemned when brought to trial.

Psalms 37:33 in Other Translations

33 The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.

33 The LORD will not abandon him to his power or let him be condemned when he is brought to trial.

33 But the LORD will not let the wicked succeed or let the godly be condemned when they are put on trial.

33 God, alert, is also on watch - Wicked won't hurt a hair of his head.

33 the Lord will not leave him in his hand or allow him to be condemned when he is judged.

Psalms 37:33 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 37:33

The Lord will not leave him in his hand
Or power; but will in his own time deliver him from all the reproach, affliction, and persecution endures by him; as he will also deliver him out of all the temptations of Satan;

nor condemn him when he is judged;
by the wicked man: he will not join in the sentence, but reverse it, and condemn the tongue that rises up in judgment against him, and save him from him; see ( Psalms 109:31 ) ( Isaiah 54:17 ) ; nor will the Lord condemn him when he is judged by him at the hast judgment; but will acquit him before men and angels, and introduce him into his kingdom and glory.

Psalms 37:33 In-Context

31 The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip.

32 The wicked lie in wait for the righteous, intent on putting them to death;

33 but the LORD will not leave them in the power of the wicked or let them be condemned when brought to trial.

34 Hope in the LORD and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it.

35 I have seen a wicked and ruthless man flourishing like a luxuriant native tree,

Cross References

• 1. Job 32:3; Psalms 34:22; Psalms 79:11
• 2. Psalms 109:31; 2 Peter 2:9