Psalms 37:16
For I hoped in thee, O Lord: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
In Context
15And I was as a man that hears not, and who has no reproofs in his mouth.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:33The curse of God is in the houses of the ungodly; but the habitations of the just are blessed.
Proverbs 15:16Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without the fear of the Lord.
Ecclesiastes 4:6Better is a handful of rest than two handfuls of trouble and waywardness of spirit.
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 →