Psalms 37:39
The righteous are saved by the Lord, who in time of distress is their refuge:
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
In Context
38But transgressors will perish together. Cut off are the wicked forever.
Cross References
Psalms 9:9So the Lord proves a haven to the oppressed, a haven in times of trouble.
Psalms 28:7The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him. I was helped: so my heart is exultant, and in my song I will praise him.
Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalms 62:2Yes, he is my rock, my help, my retreat, I shall not be shaken too sorely.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:35-40
Exhortations and Promises. 34 Wait on the Lord , and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it. 35 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. 36 Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. 37 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. 38 But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off. 39… Read the whole commentary →