Psalm 37:18-19

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 37:18

Knoweth; observeth with singular care and affection The days of the upright, i.e. their condition, and all things which do or may befall them, their dangers and fears, and suffering from ungodly men; and therefore will watch over them, and preserve them from all the designs and attempts of their enemies. Days, or years, or times are oft put for things done or events happening in them, as Deuteronomy 32:7; Psalms 31:15; Psalms 77:5; Psalms 143:5; Isaiah 63:11. Their inheritance shall be for... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 37:19

They shall not be ashamed, for the disappointment of their hopes, but their hopes and desires shall be satisfied, as it follows. 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

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 37:16-20

Psalms 37:16-20A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.The folly of fretful envyI. The good in comparative poverty are better off than the wicked with plenty, “A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.” Better for two reasons.1. His condition would be a more enjoyable one. He would have higher happiness, tits happiness would spring from within, that of the other from without. The happiness of the one selfish, the other... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 37:18

Psalms 37:18The Lord knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever. The portion of the uprightI. The persons spoken of--the upright, a character equally rare and excellent.II. The period--their days. These are known of God. He knows them kindly and graciously, and will make them all work together for good. How varied are their days: days of affliction, of danger, etc. But He knows them all.III. The portion--their inheritance shall be for ever. So was not the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 37:18

Psa 37:18 The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever. Ver. 18. The Lord knoweth the days of the upright ] In bonum novit, Psalms 1:6 id est prolongat, saith Kimchi; he knoweth, that is, he acknowledgeth, approveth, hath a gracious regard unto, their days and the events thereof; he hath decreed to a minute how long they shall suffer, and what happiness shall succeed their sufferings. And their inheritance shall be for ever ] Here long; and hereafter... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 37:19

Psa 37:19 They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. Ver. 19. They shall not be ashamed ] They shall hold up their heads when others droop; neither shall they be without comfort in times of common calamity, as Noah was - media tranquillus in unda. And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied ] God will work wonders rather than they shall want anything that is good for them; as he fed the Israelites in the wilderness, Elijah by the... read more

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