Psalms 37:17
For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
In Context
16Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many who are wicked.
18The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever.
Cross References
Job 38:15Light is withheld from the wicked, and their upraised arm is broken.
Psalms 37:24Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.
Psalms 51:12Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit.
Psalms 119:116Sustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Isaiah 41:10Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Jeremiah 48:25The horn of Moab has been cut off, and his arm is broken,” declares 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 →