Psalms 37:26
All the day he is ready to have mercy and to give; his children are a blessing.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
In Context
27Be turned from evil, and do good; and your place will be for ever.
Cross References
Psalms 37:21The sinner takes money and does not give it back; but the upright man has mercy, and gives to others.
Psalms 112:9He has given with open hands to the poor; his righteousness is for ever; his horn will be lifted up with honour.
Proverbs 20:7An upright man goes on in his righteousness: happy are his children after him!
Jeremiah 32:39And I will give them one heart and one way, so that they may go on in the worship of me for ever, for their good and the good of their children after them:
Luke 6:35But be loving to those who are against you and do them good, and give them your money, not giving up hope, and your reward will be great and you will be the sons of the Most High: for he is kind to evil men, and to those who have hard hearts.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:22-34
Exhortations and Promises. 21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth. 22 For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. 23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : and he delighteth in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. 25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. 26… Read the whole commentary →