Bible Commentary

A little that a righteous man hath [is] better than the riches of many wicked. 16. Better is a little that the righteous hath Than the abundance of many wicked. (R.V.) Abundance, lit. tumult (a different word from that in Psa 37:11), suggests the idea of noisy, ostentatious opulence. Cp. Pro 15:16; Pro 16:8; and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 37:16”

Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken. Their sword shall enter into their own heart – Their purposes will recoil on themselves; or they will themselves suffer what they had devised for others. See the same sentiment expressed in Psa 7:15-16; Psa 9:15; compare Est 7:10. And their … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 37:15”

The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, [and] to slay such as be of upright conversation. 14. Sword and bow are not merely figurative expressions for any means of inflicting injury. The Psalm deals with a state of society in which the poor … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 37:14”

The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming. 13. Doth laugh (Psa 2:4 note) for he hath seen. The punishment of the wicked has been foreseen and foreordained from the first. his day ] The appointed day of retribution and ruin. Cp. Psa 137:7; Oba 1:12 ; 1Sa 26:10; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 37:13”

The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. 12. The wicked deviseth mischief against the righteous. Cp. Psa 37:7 ; Psa 37:32. gnasheth &c.] Like a furious wild beast, eager to seize its prey. Cf. Psa 35:16. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 12, 13. Stanza of Zayin. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 37:12”

But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. 11. The promise is reaffirmed in a larger sense in the beatitude of Mat 5:5, the language of which reproduces the rendering of the LXX here: . in the abundance of peace ] Cp. Psa 72:7; Psa 119:165; Isa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 37:11”

For yet a little while, and the wicked [shall] not [be]: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it [shall] not [be]. 10. Cp. Psa 37:36: Isa 29:20. his place ] His abode. Cp. Job 7:10; Job 8:18; Job 20:9. and it shall not be] Better, as R.V., and he shall not be. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 37:10”

For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. 9. the earth ] Rather, as in Psa 37:3, the land; and so in Psa 37:11 ; Psa 37:22 ; Psa 37:29 ; Psa 37:34. As the nations were “cut off” before Israel (Deu 12:29; Deu 19:1), … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 37:9”

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. 8. Render with R.V., Fret not thyself, it tendeth only to evil-doing. Discontent is not only foolish and useless, but dangerous. It may lead the man who yields to it to deny God’s providence, and cast in his lot with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 37:8”

Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. 7. Stanza of Daleth. The remedy for impatience. Rest in the Lord ] Or, Be still before (Heb. be silent to) the Lord (R.V. marg.), … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 37:7”