Psalms 37:21 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. ”

Psalms 37:21 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again - This is probably intended here, not so much to describe the “character” as the “condition” of the wicked. The idea is, that he will be in such a condi...
Psalms 37:21 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and (o) giveth. (o) God so furnishes him with high blessings, that he is able to help others.
Psalms 37:21 - 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 37:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

sheweth mercy . is gracious.
Psalms 37:21 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again Those are mistaken who suppose that the wicked are here blamed for their treachery in carrying off the goods of others by fraud and deception; a...
Psalms 37:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. The wicked borroweth - Is often reduced to penury, and is obliged to become debtor to those whom he before des...
Psalms 37:21 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

The wicked borroweth, &c.— This description of the wicked and the righteous, is designed not to shew the dispositions of one and the other, as their abilities. "The wicked shall be so poor,...
Psalms 37:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. The wicked borroweth ... the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth - not so much a representation of wha...
Psalms 37:21 - 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 37:21 - 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 37:21 - 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 37:21 - 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 37:21 - 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 37:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again ,.... While the wicked live, they are scandalous; they live by borrowing, which was always reckoned mean; see Deuteronomy 28:12 ; and what is worse, as th...
Psalms 37:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. Ver. 21. The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again ] Either because he cannot, he is so unable; or because...
Psalms 37:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The wicked borroweth and payeth not again Either through covetousness, or injustice; or, rather, because of that great penury into which God brings him; while the righteous is not only provided for...
Psalms 37:21 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exhortations and Promises. 21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth....
Psalms 37:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; either through covetousness and injustice; or rather, because of that great penury into which God shall bring him; whilst the righteous is not only provi...
Psalms 37:21 - 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 37:21 - 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 37:21 - 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 37:21 - 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 37:21 - The Biblical Illustrator

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth. The superiority of the righteous to the wicked I. In relation to society. 1. The righteous man here i...
Psalms 37:21 - 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 37:21 - 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 37:21 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 8:9 ; 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 ; 2 Kings 4:1-5 ; Acts 11:29 ; Acts 20:35 ; Deuteronomy 15:9-11 ; Deuteronomy 28:12 ; Deuteronomy 28:43 ; Deuteronomy 28:44 ; Hebrews 13:16 ; Hebre...

Psalms 37:21 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 37:21 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 37:21 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 37:21 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 37:21 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Psalms 37:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 37:21 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:21 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 37:21 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 37:21 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 37:21 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 37:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 37:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 37:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:21 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 37:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 37:21 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:21 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 37:21 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 37:21 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:21 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 37:21 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 37:21 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 37:21 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge