Psalms 37:17
For I said, “Lest at any time, my enemies might rejoice over me,” and, “While my feet are being shaken, they have spoken great things against me.”
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
In Context
16For in you, Lord, I have hoped. You will listen to me, O Lord my God.
18For I have been prepared for scourges, and my sorrow is ever before me.
Cross References
Job 38:15From the impious, the light will be taken away, and the exalted arm will be broken.
Isaiah 41:10Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not turn away, for I am your God. I have strengthened you, and I have assisted you, and the right hand of my just one has upheld you.
Jeremiah 48:25The horn of Moab has been cut away, and his arm has been crushed, 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 →