Psalm 37:11

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 37:10-11

W ‘For yet a little while, and the wicked will not be, Yes, you will diligently consider his place, and he will not be. But the meek will inherit the land, And will delight themselves in the abundance of peace.’ For the time will certainly come when the unrighteous will wither and die, they will cease to be. Though such a man be sought for with great diligence, he will have vanished. He will have gone to face his judgment (consider the rich man in Luke 16:22-24). But the ‘meek’, those who are... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 37:1-40

XXXVII. An acrostic poem. Its object is to teach patience and hope. The pious Jews, the Hasidim of Psalms 4:3 * who observe the Law strictly, are at present poor and oppressed. They are to wait for the end, when God will separate the good from the bad and will recompense men according to their deserts. Psalms 37:1 agrees almost verbally with Proverbs 29:14. For the “ envy” intended, see Psalms 73:3. Psalms 37:4 a. Render as mg. Godly men find their delight in Yahweh because they do His... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 37:11

The meek, i.e. the godly, who are frequently thus called, as Psalms 22:26; Psalms 149:4; those who patiently bear God’s afflicting hand, and meekly pass by injuries from ungodly men. The abundance of peace; partly of outward peace and prosperity, which God in his due time will give them; and principally of inward peace and satisfaction of mind, in the sense of God’s favour, and the assurance of his own endless happiness. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 37:1-40

INTRODUCTIONThis psalm was probably written by David in his old age, and contains his experience in reference to the providential dealings of God with men. It acknowledges the transient prosperity of the wicked, but places in sublime contrast therewith the confidence and destiny of the good, and proves clearly that the latter have little cause to envy the former. It is folly to envy a man because be is clothed in the garb of a king; he may, after all, be only a pauper in disguise.THE TRANSIENT... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Psalms 37:11

Psalms 37:11 Such a promise as this relates both to the future and the present. The text cannot have its perfect fulfilment until Christ shall come a second time in power and great majesty, but there are senses in which it has a present accomplishment. I. Who are the meek? We go to Christ for a description of meekness, and we gather it from the portrait given by Christ that we should be forbearing, forgiving, patient under injuries and contradictions. We must distinguish between that meekness... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 37:1-40

Psalms 37:1-40 Psalms 37:1-40 is an interesting psalm of David in which he begins with the words,Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity ( Psalms 37:1 ).In verse Psalms 37:7 he also says, "Fret not thyself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devises to pass." In verse Psalms 37:8 , "Fret not thyself in any wise to do evil."Now a common characteristic of our lives is that of fretfulness. How easy it... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 37:1-40

Psalms 37:1 . Fret not thyself, be not angry or irritated, because of evil doers. Let the consummate courtier gain elevation, let the merchant aggrandize his family, and the rich men buy the lands of the poor: the triumphing of the wicked is short. The peerage shall soon be extinct, and the mansion come to the hammer. Psalms 37:3 . Dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Hebrews Dwell in the land, and feed on the truth. Then the Lord will be to thee a satisfying portion,... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 37:1-12

Psalms 37:1-12Fret not thyself because of evil-doers.Fret notThere are many who suppose that it is well-nigh impossible to pass the time of our sojourning here without some degree of anxiety and depression of spirit. I grant you these feelings will come to us, but we are not obliged to welcome them. Luther quaintly said that, whereas we cannot prevent the birds from hovering over and flying round about our heads, we can prevent them from building their nests in our hair. The Lord will net hold... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 37:7-11

Psalms 37:7-11Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him: fret not thyself.The good man in troubleNote the man contemplated. He is a man of real piety, and he is contrasted with the wicked. The wicked are spoken of, but he is spoken to. He is understood to be of a different class altogether. But he is at present in circumstances of trial, and the battle is rather going against him. He sees that which he knows not how to reconcile with the idea that “there is a God who judgeth in the earth.” A... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 37:10-11

Psalms 37:10-11For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.But the meek shall inherit the earth. The character and blessedness of the meekI. The nature of christian meekness. It stands opposed to--1. Hastiness and violence of temper.2. That of the haughty and vindictive.3. That which is positive, dogmatical and unteachable.II. What is declared concerning such characters. Whatever opinion the world may form of them, they... read more

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