Psalms 37:7 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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. ”

Psalms 37:7 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Rest in the Lord - Margin, “Be silent to the Lord.” The Hebrew word means to be mute, silent, still: Job 29:21 ; Leviticus 10:3 ; Lamentations 3:28 . Hence, to be silent to anyone; that is, to...
Psalms 37:7 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him (f) who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. (f) When God allows the wicked to...
Psalms 37:7 - 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 37:7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Rest. Hebrew be silent for: i.e. wait for, or stand still. Compare Psalms 62:5 . Exodus 14:13 . man. Hebrew 'ish. App-14 wicked. Hebrew 'dshah. App-44.
Psalms 37:7 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

7. Be silent to Jehovah. The Psalmist continues the illustration of the same doctrine, namely, that we should patiently and meekly bear those things that usually disquiet our minds; for amid...
Psalms 37:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. Rest in the Lord - דום dom, "be silent...
Psalms 37:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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. Rest in the Lord - Hebrew,...
Psalms 37:7 - 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 37:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Rest... — Better, Hush! Be still! See margin. The good man, seeing merit unrewarded and wickedness, on the other hand, constantly successful, is tempted to repine. For a later echo of the poet’s...
Psalms 37:7 - 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 37:7 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

a Sure Cure for Fretting Psalms 37:1-17 This is an acrostic psalm, grappling with the problem of the inequality of human life and the apparent failure of God to reward His servants and punish H...
Psalms 37:7 - 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 37:7 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Jesus is the rest wherewith the Lord will cause the weary to rest; and he that believeth in him will not (for he need not) make haste. Isaiah 28:12 . There is a great beauty in the thought of the tr...
Psalms 37:7 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Rest in the Lord ,.... Or "be silent to the Lord" p; be still, and know that he is God; quietly submit to his will, and acquiesce in all the dispensations of his providence: it does not design a stu...
Psalms 37:7 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 7. Rest in the Lord ] Heb. Be...
Psalms 37:7 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Rest in the Lord Hebrew, דום, dom, Be silent unto , or for , or because of, the Lord: that is, do not murmur or repine at his dealings with thee, but silently and quietly submit to his will, an...
Psalms 37:7 - 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 37:7 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Rest in the Lord, Heb. Be silent unto , or for , or because of the Lord , i.e. do not murmur nor repine at his dealings, but silently and quietly submit to his will, and adore his judgments, and...
Psalms 37:7 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1). The Wise Thing To Do Is Not To Fret When The Wicked Appear To Prosper, But Rather To Trust And Rest In YHWH (Aleph to Waw - Psalms 37:1-9 ) . Those who are wise will not allow fretting or ang...
Psalms 37:7 - 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 37:7 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 37:3-9 God is building up a kingdom that is invisible a kingdom of holy thoughts, of pure feelings, of faith, of hope, of righteousness. God's kingdom is advancing surely, though it advance...
Psalms 37:7 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 37:1 . Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. A common temptation. Many of God's saints have suffered from it. Learn from their ex...
Psalms 37:7 - 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 37:7 - The Biblical Illustrator

Fret not thyself because of evil-doers. Fret not There are many who suppose that it is well-nigh impossible to pass the time of our sojourning here without some degree of anxiety and depression...
Psalms 37:7 - 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 37:7 - 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 37:7 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Daniel 11:36 ; Ecclesiastes 5:8 ; Galatians 6:9 ; Habakkuk 2:3 ; Hebrews 10:36 ; Hebrews 10:37 ; Isaiah 10:13 ; Isaiah 10:14 ; Isaiah 30:15 ; Isaiah 8:17 ; James 5:7-11 ; Jeremiah 12:1 ;...
Psalms 37:7 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Rest — Do not repine at his dealings, but quietly submit to his will, and wait for his help.

Psalms 37:7 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 37:7 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 37:7 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 37:7 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 37:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 37:7 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 37:7 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 37:7 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 37:7 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 37:7 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 37:7 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 37:7 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 37:7 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:7 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 37:7 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 37:7 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:7 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 37:7 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 37:7 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 37:7 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:7 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 37:7 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 37:7 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 37:7 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 37:7 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes