Psalms 37:20

Because the wicked will perish: but the foes of the Lord, like a brand in the oven, will vanish, like smoke they will vanish.

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In The King James Version

But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.

In Context

19They will not be shamed in the evil time, in the days of famine they will be satisfied.

21The wicked must borrow and cannot pay back, but the righteous is lavish and gives.

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Cross References

Psalms 68:3But the righteous rejoice in God’s presence, they exult with exceeding joy.

Psalms 102:3For my days pass away like smoke: my bones are burned through as with fire.

Luke 13:3No, I tell you; but, unless you repent, you will all perish as they did.

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 →

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