Psalms 37:9 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. ”

Psalms 37:9 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For evil-doers shall be cut off - See Psalms 37:2 . This will be the termination of their course. They shall not ultimately prosper. God will order all things in equity, and though such men now...
Psalms 37:9 - 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 37:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

be cut off: i.e. die. Used of Messiah ( Daniel 9:26 ), whose resurrection was sure. ( Psalms 16 , &c). the earth . the land, as in Psalms 37:3 ; Psalms 37:29 ; Psalms 37:34 .
Psalms 37:9 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

9. For the wicked shall be cut off. It is not without cause that he repeatedly inculcates the same thing, namely, that the happiness and prosperity which the ungodly enjoy is only a mask or...
Psalms 37:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. They shall inherit the earth - The word ארץ arets, throughout this Psalm, should be translated land, n...
Psalms 37:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. For evil-doers shall be cut off - therefore beware lest by anger and revenge thou takest thy p...
Psalms 37:9 - 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 37:9 - 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 37:9 - 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 37:9 - 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 37:9 - 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 37:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For evildoers shall be cut off ,.... Though they flourish for a while, they shall be cut down like the grass or flower of the field, or they shall be cut off as branches from a flourishing tree; the...
Psalms 37:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. Ver. 9. For evildoers shall be cut off ] Yea, they shall soon be cut off, Psalms 37:10 , and so sh...
Psalms 37:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For evil-doers shall be cut off Namely, from the earth, as appears by comparing this with the next clause, and with Psalms 34:16 . Their end shall certainly be most miserable. But those that wait...
Psalms 37:9 - 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 37:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Shall be cut off, to wit, from the earth, by comparing this with the next clause, and with Psalms 34:16 . Their end shall certainly be most miserable. Shall inherit the earth, according to God...
Psalms 37:9 - 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 37:9 - 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 37:9 - 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 37:9 - 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 37:9 - 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 37:9 - 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 37:9 - 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 37:9 - 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 37:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Hebrews 11:16 ; Isaiah 58:14 ; Isaiah 60:21 ; Job 20:23-29 ; Job 27:13 ; Job 27:14-23 ; Psalms 25:13 ; Psalms 37:11 ; Psalms 37:12 ; Psalms 37:29 ; Psalms 37:35 ; Psalms 37:36 ; Psalms 5...
Psalms 37:9 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The earth — This for the most part was literally fulfilled in that state of the church.

Psalms 37:9 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 37:9 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 37:9 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 37:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 37:9 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:9 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 37:9 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 37:9 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 37:9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 37:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 37:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 37:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:9 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 37:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 37:9 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:9 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 37:9 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 37:9 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 37:9 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:9 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 37:9 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 37:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 37:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 37:9 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes