Psalms 37:17
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
King James Version
In Context
16A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
18The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
Cross References
Job 38:15And from the wicked their light is withholden, and the high arm shall be broken.
Psalms 37:24Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
Psalms 51:12Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
Psalms 119:116Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Isaiah 41:10Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Jeremiah 48:25The horn of Moab is cut off, and his arm is broken, saith 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 →