Psalm 37:19-23

19 In times of disaster they will not wither; in days of famine they will enjoy plenty.

20 But the wicked will perish: Though the LORD’s enemies are like the flowers of the field, they will be consumed, they will go up in smoke.

21 The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously;

22 those the LORD blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be destroyed.

23 The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him;

Psalm 37:19-23 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.

Cross References

• 1. S Psalms 34:21
• 2. Psalms 68:2; Psalms 102:3; Isaiah 51:6
• 3. S Leviticus 25:35; Psalms 112:5
• 4. S Job 5:3; Proverbs 3:33
• 5. ver 9
• 6. S Numbers 14:8; Psalms 147:11
• 7. S Job 11:15; S Psalms 7:9; Psalms 66:9; 1 Samuel 2:9