Psalm 37:31-33

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.

Psalm 37:31-33 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 Deuteronomy 6:6; S Job 22:22; Psalms 40:8; Isaiah 51:7
• 2. ver 23; S Deuteronomy 32:35
• 3. S Psalms 10:8
• 4. Psalms 11:5
• 5. Job 32:3; Psalms 34:22; Psalms 79:11
• 6. Psalms 109:31; 2 Peter 2:9