Psalms 37:17
For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous.
Open English Bible (US)
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 righteous person’s little than the wealth of many wicked.
18The Lord watches over the days of the blameless, their heritage will continue forever.
Cross References
Psalms 37:24Though they fall, they will not be cast headlong, for the Lord holds their hands.
Psalms 51:12Give me back the joy of your help, with a willing spirit sustain me.
Psalms 119:116Uphold me and spare me, as you have promised: O disappoint me not.
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 →