Psalms 37:39
The Lord saves those who live right; he is their protection in times of trouble.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
In Context
38But those who are rebellious will be altogether destroyed; the wicked have no future.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 32:22The Lord saved Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem from King Sennacherib of Assyria and all other enemies, giving them peace in every direction.
Psalms 9:9The Lord is a place of safety for those who are oppressed, a fortress in times of trouble.
Psalms 28:7The Lord is my strength and my shield. I trust in him and he helps me. I'm so happy, and I sing my thanks to him.
Psalms 46:1God is our protection and our strength; always ready to help when troubles come.
Psalms 62:2He is the one who protects me and saves me; he keeps me safe so I will never be in danger.
Proverbs 11:8The good are saved from trouble, while the wicked get into trouble.
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 →