Psalms 37:15
And I was as a man that hears not, and who has no reproofs in his mouth.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
In Context
14But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and was as a dumb man not opening his mouth.
16For I hoped in thee, O Lord: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:4The bow of the mighty has waxed feeble, and the weak have girded themselves with strength.
2 Samuel 17:23And Achitophel saw that his counsel was not followed, and he saddled his ass, and rose and departed to his house into his city; and he gave orders to his household, and + 17:23 Comp. the Greek with Mat. 27. 5.hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father.
Psalms 34:22Thou hast seen it, O Lord: keep not silence: O Lord, withdraw not thyself from me.
Psalms 46:9God reigns over the nations: God sits upon the throne of his holiness.
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 →