Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 37:1-40
Psalms 37:0 Opposite destiniesThis psalm is an acrostic and a wisdom poem. (Concerning acrostics see notes on Psalms 9:0 and 10. Concerning wisdom literature see introductory notes to Job.) Other wisdom poems are found in Psalms 10:14, 19, 49, 73 and 112.On seeing how wicked people prosper, believers may be tempted to envy them or, worse still, to doubt God’s goodness. The reminder given in this psalm is that no one should judge by outward appearances. The prosperity of worthless people will be... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 37:3
Psalms 37:3. Trust in the Lord Depend upon God’s promise for thy protection and support, for their infidelity is the root of their wickedness. And do good Continue in the practice of that which is good and well- pleasing to God. So shalt thou dwell in the land That is, upon this condition thou shalt dwell in safety and quietness in Canaan, as God had often promised. Hebrew, שׁכן ארצ , dwell in the land, as if it were a command to abide in Canaan when troubles came, and not to flee... read more