Psalms 37:36
But he came to an end, and there was no sign of him; I made a search for him and he was not there.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
In Context
35I have seen the evil-doer in great power, covering the earth like a great tree.
37Give attention to the good man, and take note of the upright; because the end of that man is peace.
Cross References
Exodus 15:9Egypt said, I will go after them, I will overtake, I will make division of their goods: my desire will have its way with them; my sword will be uncovered, my hand will send destruction on them.
Job 8:18If he is taken away from his place, then it will say, I have not seen you.
Psalms 1:4The evil-doers are not so; but are like the dust from the grain, which the wind takes away.
Proverbs 12:7Evil-doers are overturned and never seen again, but the house of upright men will keep its place.
Isaiah 10:33See, the Lord, the Lord of armies, is cutting off his branches with a great noise, and his strong ones are falling and his high ones are coming down.
Ezekiel 26:21I will make you a thing of fear, and you will come to an end: even if you are looked for, you will not be seen again for ever, says the Lord.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:35-40
Exhortations and Promises. 34 Wait on the Lord , and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it. 35 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. 36 Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. 37 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. 38 But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off. 39… Read the whole commentary →