Psalms 37:20
But the wicked shall perish; Yea, the enemies of the LORD shall be consumed, like the glory of the fields; They shall be consumed into smoke.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
19They shall not be ashamed in the evil time, And in the days of famine they shall have enough.
21The wicked borroweth, and repayeth not; But the righteous is merciful and bountiful.
Cross References
Psalms 68:3But the righteous are glad and rejoice in his presence, Yea, they exult exceedingly.
Psalms 102:3For my life is consumed like smoke, And my bones burn like a brand.
Luke 13:3I tell you, nay; but unless ye repent, ye will all in like manner perish.
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 →