Psalms 37:17

the righteous. (Plural.)

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For the arms of the wicked shall be broken - See the notes at Psalms 10:15 . The “arm” is the instrument by which we accomplish a purpose; and t...
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...
Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous. The arms of the wicked - Their power to do evil. Of this they are o...
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous. For the arms ... be broken. The wicked man's arm, the instr...
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...
Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

The arms — i.e., of the body, not the sword and bow mentioned above. In contrast, the arms of Jehovah are under the righteous, and uphold him.
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 thi...
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...
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, troubli...
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...
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For the arms of the wicked shall be broken ,.... That is, their sword arm, with which they have drawn it; and so shall not be able to strike with it...
John Trapp Complete Commentary

For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous. Ver. 17. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken ] i.e. His...
Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Is better than the riches of many wicked Because he hath it with many great and glorious advantages; with God's favour and blessing, with great ser...
Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exhortations and Promises. 7 Rest in the L ORD , and wait patiently f...
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

This is a proof of what he said Psalms 37:16 . For what the wicked have shall suddenly be lost and gone, but God will maintain the righteous in th...
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...
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 w...
Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Let us read tonight part of the thirty-seventh Psalm. David here first of all dissuades himself and us from falling into a very common evil, that of...
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,...
Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

This is one of the Psalms of David which have often cheered the saints of God when they have been perplexed because of the prosperity of the wicked a...
Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 37:1 . Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. They often seem to have the best of...
Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

May the Spirit of God graciously apply this Psalm to our hearts, comforting us as no one else can! Is he not the Comforter, and what better cordial h...
Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 37:17 . For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous. They must stand, therefore, for how shall he fa...
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 a...
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 b...
The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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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 beautif...
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, so that these members of wickedness can neither harm others nor help themselves; but the Lord upholdeth...
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ezekiel 30:21-25 ; Isaiah 41:10 ; Isaiah 42:1 ; Job 38:15 ; Jude 1:24 ; Psalms 10:15 ; Psalms 119:116 ; Psalms 119:117 ; Psalms 145:14 ; Ps...

¹⁷ For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.

Related Commentaries of Psalms 37:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John Trapp Complete Commentary

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Biblical Illustrator

The Complete Pulpit Commentary

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 37:17