Psalms 37:20 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

Psalms 37:20 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But the wicked shall perish - The general sentiment here is the same as in Psalms 1:1-6 , that the righteous shall be prospered and saved, and that the wicked shall perish. See the notes at Psa...
Psalms 37:20 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD [shall be] as the (n) fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away. (n) They will vanish away suddenly for they are f...
Psalms 37:20 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

XXXVII. An acrostic poem. Its object is to teach patience and hope. The pious Jews, the Hasidim of Psalms 4:3 * who observe the Law strictly, are at present poor and oppressed. They are to wait f...
Psalms 37:20 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

into. Some codices, with Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate, read "like".
Psalms 37:20 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

20 For the wicked shall perish. The causal particle כי, ki, which is here translated for, might also be rendered as if used adversatively by but or although, unless, perhaps, some...
Psalms 37:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. The enemies of the Lord shall be as the fat of lambs -...
Psalms 37:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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. But the wicked shall ... fat of lambs - not, as...
Psalms 37:20 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

This is an acrostic Ps., in which the alphabetic arrangement is carried without a break through 22 stanzas of varying length, to which the vv. of the English Bible do not correspond. The contents are...
Psalms 37:20 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

As the fat of lambs. — It is now generally allowed that this should be rendered as the glory of the meadows, recurring to the image of Psalms 37:2 . The next clause may then be either, they are...
Psalms 37:20 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 37:1-40 THERE is a natural connection between acrostic structure and didactic tone, as is shown in several instances, and especially in this psalm. The structure is on the whole regular, ea...
Psalms 37:20 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Ways That God Establishes Psalms 37:18-29 God takes pleasure in our lives. In each He is working out a plan. Even our failures do not turn Him away from us, for He keeps fast hold of our hands,...
Psalms 37:20 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This psalm has as its keynote "Fret not." The underlying problem is the prosperity of evil men. It is an astonishment and a perplexity still, troubling many a tried and trusting heart. The psalmist f...
Psalms 37:20 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

These verses are all so plain, that, as they need no explanation, so an attempt to do it would only enervate their own pure and decisive language. A little with Christ is beyond millions of riches wi...
Psalms 37:20 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But the wicked shall perish ,.... In a time of famine, in an evil day, and particularly at the day of judgment: for this is to be understood, not merely of being in bodily distress and want; nor of...
Psalms 37:20 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 20. But the wicked shall perish ] In tbe midst...
Psalms 37:20 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Lord knoweth Observeth with singular care and affection; the days of the upright Their condition, and all things which do or may befall them; their dangers, and fears, and sufferings from ung...
Psalms 37:20 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exhortations and Promises. 7 Rest in the L ORD , and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospe...
Psalms 37:20 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Fat of lambs, which in an instant melteth before the fire. Consume into smoke , i.e. utterly and irrecoverably,
Psalms 37:20 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2). The Triumphs Of The Unrighteous Are Temporary, And For Them Retribution Will Come, While The Righteous Have An Eternal Inheritance To Be Enjoyed Both Now And In The Future (Zayin to Lamed - Psa...
Psalms 37:20 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION This psalm was probably written by David in his old age, and contains his experience in reference to the providential dealings of God with men. It acknowledges the transient prosperity...
Psalms 37:20 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

It may be, beloved friends, that there is a word of comfort for some of you in this «Psalm of David.» If any of you have been perplexed and worried, and there has been a stern conflict within your sp...
Psalms 37:20 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:1 . Fret not thyself, be not angry or irritated, because of evil doers. Let the consummate courtier gain elevation, let the merchant aggrandize his family, and the rich men buy the lan...
Psalms 37:20 - The Biblical Illustrator

A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. The folly of fretful envy I. The good in comparative poverty are better off than the wicked with plenty, “A little t...
Psalms 37:20 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THIS is another of the alphabetical psalms (see above, Psalms 9:1-19 ; Psalms 25:1-19 ; and 34.), and, though more free from irregularities than the previous ones, is not altogeth...
Psalms 37:20 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Apparent Good Fortune of the Godless Compared with the Believers' True Happiness. A psalm of David, rightly considered one of the most beautiful written by him, called by Luther the garment of...
Psalms 37:20 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Peter 2:12 ; Deuteronomy 29:20 ; Deuteronomy 33:14-16 ; Genesis 19:28 ; Hebrews 12:29 ; Judges 5:31 ; Leviticus 3:16 ; Leviticus 3:3-11 ; Luke 13:3 ; Luke 13:5 ; Psalms 102:3 ; Psalms 6...
Psalms 37:20 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Fat — Which in an instant melts before the fire.

Psalms 37:20 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 37:20 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 37:20 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:20 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 37:20 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 37:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 37:20 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:20 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 37:20 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 37:20 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 37:20 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 37:20 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 37:20 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 37:20 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 37:20 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:20 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 37:20 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 37:20 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:20 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 37:20 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 37:20 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:20 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 37:20 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 37:20 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 37:20 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 37:20 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes