Psalms 37:12-22

David proceeded to give a basis for confidence in the assurance he had just given in Psalms 37:9-11. Five contrasts provide this security. The Lord, whose strength far exceeds that of the wicked, opposes them (Psalms 37:12-13). The evil that the wicked do will come back on them (Psalms 37:14-15). The Lord will sustain the righteous (Psalms 37:16-17). The righteous are the special objects of God’s careful attention (Psalms 37:18-20). Finally, God will reward the unselfishness of the righteous but punish the selfishness of the wicked (Psalms 37:21-22).