Psalms 37:39

But, the deliverance of the righteous, is from Yahweh, their refuge in a time of distress.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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, are to be destroyed together, the hereafter of lawless men, is to be cut off.

40Thus hath Yahweh helped them, thus hath he delivered them,—He will deliver them from the lawless, and will save them, because they have sought refuge in him.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 32:22Thus did Yahweh save Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem out of the hand of Sennacherib king of Assyria, and out of the hand of every one,—and gave them rest on every side.

Psalms 9:9Thus be Yahweh a refuge for the crushed one, a refuge for times of destitution:

Psalms 28:7Yahweh, is my strength and my shield, In him, hath trusted my heart, and I have found help,—Therefore hath my heart danced for joy, and, with my song, do I praise him.

Psalms 46:1God—for us, is a refuge and strength, A help in distresses, soon found.

Psalms 62:2Surely, he, is my rock and my salvation, My high tower—I shall not be greatly shaken!

Proverbs 11:8The righteous man, out of distress, is delivered, then cometh a lawless man into his place.

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 →

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