Psalms 37:17
For the arms of the evil-doers will be broken: but the Lord is the support of the good.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
In Context
16The little which the good man has is better than the wealth of evil-doers.
18The days of the upright are numbered by the Lord, and their heritage will be for ever.
Cross References
Job 38:15And from the evil-doers their light is kept back, and the arm of pride is broken.
Psalms 37:24Even if he has a fall he will not be without help: for the hand of the Lord is supporting him.
Psalms 51:12\51:10\Make a clean heart in me, O God; give me a right spirit again.
Psalms 119:116Be my support as you have said, and give me life; let not my hope be turned to shame.
Isaiah 41:10Have no fear, for I am with you; do not be looking about in trouble, for I am your God; I will give you strength, yes, I will be your helper; yes, my true right hand will be your support.
Jeremiah 48:25The horn of Moab is cut off, and his arm is broken, says the Lord.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:8-21
Exhortations and Promises. 7 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. 8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. 9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord , they shall inherit the earth. 10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. 11 But the meek shall… Read the whole commentary →