Psalms 37:17
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.
World English 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 a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked.
18The LORD knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever.
Cross References
Job 38:15From the wicked, their light is withheld. The high arm is broken.
Psalms 37:24Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for the LORD holds him up with his hand.
Psalms 51:12Restore to me the joy of your salvation. Uphold me with a willing spirit.
Psalms 119:116Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Isaiah 41:10Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
Jeremiah 48:25The horn of Moab is cut off, and his arm is broken,” says 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 →