Bible Commentary

[He is] ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed [is] blessed. 26. All the day long he dealeth graciously and lendeth (R.V.). Cp. Psa 37:21; Psa 112:5. The righteous not only have abundance, but know how to use it (Isa 32:5-8). 27, 28 a ., b . Stanza of Samech. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 37:26”

I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. 25, 26. Stanza of Nn. An appeal to the experience of a long life in confirmation of the preceding stanzas. He has never seen the righteous permanently deserted by God, or his children reduced … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 37:25”

Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth [him with] his hand. 24. shall not be utterly cast down ] Or, shall not lie prostrate. Cp. Pro 24:16. upholdeth him with his hand ] Better, as R.V. marg., upholdeth his hand. Cp. Psa 37:17; Isa 41:13; Isa 51:18. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 37:24”

The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. 23. It seems best to take Psa 37:23 in close connexion with Psa 37:24, as (virtually) the condition of the promise: When a man’s goings are established of Jehovah, And he delighteth in his way; Though he fall … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 37:23”

For [such as be] blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and [they that be] cursed of him shall be cut off. 22. For &c.] The wicked man’s ruin and the righteous man’s ability to do good proceed respectively from the curse and the blessing of God. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 37:22”

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth. 21. At first sight it may seem that the Psalmist intends to contrast the dishonesty of the wicked with the liberality of the righteous. But Psa 37:22 makes it clear that this is not the meaning. Looking forward, he foresees the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 37:21”

But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD [shall be] as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away. 20. Stanza of Kaph. The end of the wicked. the enemies of the Lord ] For His people’s enemies are His enemies. Cp. Psa 92:9. as the fat … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 37:20”

They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. 19. Cp. Job 5:19-20. in the evil time ] R.V. in the time of evil, i.e. calamity. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges They shall not be ashamed in the evil thee – In … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 37:19”

The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be forever. 18. Jehovah knoweth, and the Omniscient is also the All-Sovereign (see on Psa 1:6), the days of the perfect: each fraction of the lives of those who are devoted to Him (see on Psa 15:2), with all that it brings. Cp. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 37:18”

For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous. 17. For the arms &c.] All the power which they have misused for evil will be rendered impotent. Cp. Psa 10:15; Job 38:15. upholdeth ] When the wicked strives to make him fall ( Psa 37:14), and at all times. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 37:17”