Psalm 37:32-34 NIV

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

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 37:34-40

The psalmist's conclusion of this sermon (for that is the nature of this poem) is of the same purport with the whole, and inculcates the same things. I. The duty here pressed upon us is still the same (Ps. 37:34): Wait on the Lord and keep his way. Duty is ours, and we must mind it and make conscience of it, keep God's way and never turn out of it nor loiter in it, keep close, keep going; but events are God's and we must refer ourselves to him for the disposal of them; we must wait on the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 37:32

The wicked watcheth the righteous ,.... All his motions and steps, his works and actions; he watches for his halting, and to take all opportunities and advantages against him; see Jeremiah 20:10 ; and seeketh to slay him ; murder his reputation, destroy his substance, and take away his life: some understand it of the devil, who watches the saints, observes their failings, accuses then, before the throne, and seeks to devour them, 1 Peter 5:8 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 37:33

The Lord will not leave him in his hand ,.... Or power; but will in his own time deliver him from all the reproach, affliction, and persecution endures by him; as he will also deliver him out of all the temptations of Satan; nor condemn him when he is judged ; by the wicked man: he will not join in the sentence, but reverse it, and condemn the tongue that rises up in judgment against him, and save him from him; see Psalm 109:31 ; nor will the Lord condemn him when he is judged by him... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 37:34

Wait on the Lord ,.... In the way of his appointments and ordinances; where may be learned the design of his providences, and of the prosperity of the wicked, and their end, Psalm 73:16 ; and in a providential way, for the performance of his promises, in which he never fails; and patiently bear whatever he is pleased to lay upon them; waiting for a deliverance out of every affliction, which will be in his own time. The Chaldee paraphrase "trust in the word of the Lord;' and keep his... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 37:32

The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him - Similar to what is said Psalm 37:8 ; : "The wicked plotteth against the righteous." But it is added, Psalm 37:33 ; : "The Lord will not leave him in his hands;" he will confound his devices, and save his own servants. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 37:34

Wait on the Lord, and keep his way - This is the true mode of waiting on God which the Scripture recommends; keeping God's way - using all his ordinances, and living in the spirit of obedience. He who waits thus is sure to have the farther blessings of which he is in pursuit. קוה kavah , to wait, implies the extension of a right line from one point to another. The first point is the human heart; the line is its intense desire; and the last point is God, to whom this heart extends this... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 37:32

Verse 32 32.and 33.The wicked watcheth the righteous, etc. David here illustrates more plainly the nature of the possession of the earth, of which he had spoken, namely, that God preserves his own people, though they are beset with enemies round about. And hence we are again taught, that the faithful are not promised in the preceding context a quiet state of life, and one free from all trouble and distress. If so, these two statements would be contradictory: first, that the faithful possessing... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 37:34

Verse 34 34Wait upon Jehovah, and keep his way David again returns to the style of exhortation, in order that the faithful, trusting to God’s promises and sustained by them, may not suffer themselves to be drawn hither and thither by any temptations through devious and sinful ways, but may persevere steadfastly in the service of God. In the first place, he exhorts them to hope and patience, as if he wished them, amidst the tumults and troubles of life, to trust in God, and hold their peace till... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 37:34-40

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 37:32

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 37:33

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 37:34

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 37:32

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 37:34

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 37:32

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 37:34

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 37:1-40

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