Psalm 37:23-26 NASB,NASB

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 37:24

Verse 24 24Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down This verse has generally been interpreted proverbially, and as meaning, that though the righteous may fall into sin, his fall is not deadly; but this is not at all in accordance with the design of the prophet, who is discoursing of the happiness of the godly. The simple meaning is, that when God visits his servants with severe afflictions, he at the same time mitigates them that they may not faint under them; (40) as Paul declares, ... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 37:25

Verse 25 25I have been young, I am also become old. The meaning of these words is not in the least doubtful, namely, that David, even when he was become an old man, had not seen any of the righteous, or any of their children, begging their bread. But here there arises a question of some difficulty with respect to the fact stated; for it is certain that many righteous men have been reduced to beggary. And what David here declares as the result of his own experience pertains to all ages. Besides,... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 37:26

Verse 26 26He is daily merciful The Psalmist here repeats what he had already said, that the grace of God is a fountain of all blessings which can never be exhausted; and, therefore, while it is displayed towards the faithful, they not only have enough for the supply of their own wants, but are able also liberally to assist others. What he adds concerning their seed is variously expounded. That he is speaking of the children of the godly, there can be no doubt; and this is evident from the... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 37:1-40

The psalm is wholly didactic. It begins with exhortation, which is carried on through five stanzas to the end of Psalms 37:9 . Exhortation then gives place to calm and unimpassioned instruction, of a character resembling that which makes up the bulk of the Book of Proverbs. This tone continues to the end of verse 33, when there is a return to exhortation, but exhortation (verses 34, 37) mingled with instruction (verses 35, 36, 38-40). The whole poem is grave, quiet, equable, devoid of... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 37:1-40

The good man's directory. This is a very remarkable psalm. Its theme is one throughout its entire length. Yet it is not so much drawn out consecutively as repeated proverbially. This may be partly accounted for by its alphabetical structure. £ There is no advance between the verses at the commencement and those at its close, but rather a remarkable variety of beautiful turns of expression to a thought that is the same throughout. The whole psalm may be summed up thus: "Just now, you see... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 37:1-40

Two pictures. The psalmist says, at Psalms 37:25 , "I have been young, and now am old . " We may regard him therefore as speaking in this psalm with the fulness of knowledge and the confidence of ripened wisdom. His old experience has attained to prophetic strain. Let us consider two pictures. I. THE EVILS OF ENVY . It is common. It takes its rise and works upon the lower part of our nature, blinding our minds, perverting our hearts, and stirring up all our evil passions.... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 37:23

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord ; rather, established ; i.e. upheld, and made firm. It is not the general superintendence of men's steps and goings by God ( Proverbs 16:9 ; Proverbs 20:24 ) which is here spoken of; but the special strengthening and supporting of the steps of the pious. The wont גבר must be understood, not of the ordinary man, but of the good man. (" גבר , viri, scilicet justi, et Jova benedicti ," Roseumuller). And he delighteth in his way ... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 37:23

Vindication of God's supreme and gracious providence. "The steps," etc. (see Revised Version). The theme of this noble psalm is the vindication of God's supreme and gracious providence, and the confirmation of faith tried by the vicissitudes of life, the prosperity of evil-doers, and trials of the righteous. I. IN THE WIDEST SENSE HUMAN LIFE —"the steps of [each] man," the path in which he treads— IS UNDER GOD 'S GUIDANCE ; upheld by his power, directed by his... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 37:23-24

God orders the good life. "The steps of a good man," etc. I. GOD ORDERS THE LIFE OF A GOOD MAN . 1 . By means of outward law. "His delight is in the Law of the Lord, and in his Law doth he meditate day and night." "But what the Law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh," etc. Christ is the outward law for the Christian. 2 . By means of an inward influence. His Spirit exerting, directing, and ruling the thoughts, the desires, and the will, teaching... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 37:24

Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down. "The difference," as Hengstenberg observes, "is that between misfortune or loss, and absolute ruin." The good man may be afflicted; he may even fall into some fault ( Galatians 6:1 ) or grievous sin ( 2 Samuel 11:4 ); but so long as "the root of the matter is in him" ( Job 19:28 ), God will not suffer him to be prostrated. For the Lord upholdeth him with his hand ; literally, the Lord supports his hand. If he falls, God (as... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 37:24

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 37:25

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 37:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 37:1-40

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 37:1-40

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 37:1-40

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 37:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 37:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 37:23-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 37:24

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