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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 37:21-33

These verses are much to the same purport with the Ps. 37:1-20 of this psalm, for it is a subject worthy to be dwelt upon. Observe here, I. What is required of us as the way to our happiness, which we may learn both from the characters here laid down and from the directions here given. If we would be blessed of God, 1. We must make conscience of giving every body his own; for the wicked borrows and pays not again, Ps. 37:21. It is the first thing which the Lord our God requires of us, that we... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 37:25

I have been young, and now am old ,.... The psalmist makes mention of his age, which takes in the whole compass of his life, to command attention to what he was about to say; which was founded upon a long experience and observation of things, and was as follows; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken ; though afflicted of God, and persecuted by men, yet not forsaken; though poor and needy, and often in necessitous circumstances, yet God in his providence appeared for them in one... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 37:26

He is ever merciful, and lendeth ,.... He sympathizes with the poor in distress, and shows mercy to miserable objects; not only by words, but deeds: and this is his constant disposition and conduct; of which his lending, as well as giving to persons in necessity, is an instance; and which shows capacity, and is a proof of the observation of the psalmist, that such are never forsaken, nor left to beg their bread: so far from it, that they have to lend and give to others; and his seed is... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 37:27

Depart from evil, and do good ,.... Depart from evildoers, and their evil ways; join not with them, nor fret and be envious at them; but do acts of beneficence, and all good works; since righteous men, and their seed, are not forsaken, but blessed of God; See Gill on Psalm 34:14 ; and dwell for evermore ; or "thou shalt dwell for evermore" F26 ושכן לעולם "et habitabis in seculum", Pagninus, Vatablus, Piscator; so Aben Ezra & Kimchi. ; see Psalm 37:3 ; that is, in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 37:28

For the Lord loveth judgment ,.... Righteousness, or righteous actions, when done according to his will, from love, in faith, and to his glory; see Psalm 11:7 ; or to minister judgment to the people, and to render to every man according to his works; and forsaketh not his saints ; his Holy Ones, who are called with an holy calling, are created in righteousness and true holiness, and have principles of grace and holiness wrought in them; or whom he prosecutes with his favour and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 37:29

The righteous shall inherit the land ,.... See Gill on Psalm 37:9 and See Gill on Psalm 37:11 ; and dwell therein for ever ; See Gill on Psalm 37:27 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 37:25

I have been young, and now am old - I believe this to be literally true in all cases. I am now grey-headed myself; I have traveled in different countries, and have had many opportunities of seeing and conversing with religious people in all situations in life; and I have not, to my knowledge, seen one instance to the contrary. I have seen no righteous man forsaken, nor any children of the righteous begging their bread. God puts this honor upon all that fear him; and thus careful is he of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 37:26

He is ever merciful and lendeth - חונן היום כל kol haiyom chonen , "all the day he is compassionate." He is confirmed in the habit of godliness: he feels for the distresses of men, and is ready to divide and distribute to all that are in necessity. And his seed is blessed - The preceding words were not spoken casually; his seed, his posterity, is blessed; therefore they are not abandoned to beg their bread. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 37:27

Depart from evil, and do good - Seeing the above is so, depart from all evil - avoid all sin; and let not this be sufficient, do good. The grace of God ever gives this two-fold power to all who receive it; strength to overcome evil, and strength to do that which is right. Dwell for evermore - Be for ever an inhabitant of God's house. This may be also a promise of return to their own land, and of permanent residence there. See Psalm 37:9 , Psalm 37:11 , etc. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 37:28

Forsaketh not his saints - חטידיו את eth chasidaiv , his merciful or compassionate ones; those who, through love to him and all mankind, are ever ready to give of their substance to the poor. But the seed of the wicked shall be cut off - The children who follow the wicked steps of wicked parents shall, like their parents, be cut off. God's judgments descend to posterity, as well as his mercies. read more

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