Psalms 37:17
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken; but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
In Context
16Better is a little that the righteous hath than the abundance of many wicked.
18The LORD knoweth the days of them that are wholehearted; and their inheritance shall be for ever.
Cross References
Job 38:15But from the wicked their light is withholden, and the high arm is broken.
Psalms 37:24Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the LORD upholdeth his hand.
Psalms 51:12(51-14) Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation; and let a willing spirit uphold me.
Psalms 119:116Uphold me according unto Thy word, that I may live; and put me not to shame in my hope.
Isaiah 41:10Fear thou not, for I am with thee, be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I strengthen thee, yea, I help thee; yea, I uphold thee with My victorious right hand.
Jeremiah 48:25The horn of Moab is cut off, and his arm is broken, saith 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 →