Psalms 37:21 - Exposition

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again . The wicked man borrows with a light heart, though he may have no prospect of ever being able to repay. Living under God's curse ( Psalms 37:22 ), he is for the most part not able to repay; when he happens to be able, he is often not willing. But the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth (comp. Psalms 112:5 , Psalms 112:9 ). The righteous has not often need to borrow (see Deuteronomy 15:6 ; Deuteronomy 28:12 , Deuteronomy 28:44 ). Rather, he lends and gives freely.