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Psalms 37:1 – 37:8
David wrote this psalm in his old age (v. 25) and reflects upon his years of experience. He deals with an age old question of “Why do the wicked prosper, when the righteous are afflicted?” Both Psalm 37 and Psalm 49 wrestle with this same problem. This passage cov …

Psalms 37:9 – 37:17
Those who are evildoers will sooner or later, be cut down as the scythe cuts down the grass of the field (v. 9). The meek may never have an abundance of things, but why should they care? An abundance of peace is theirs, and that is far better (v. 11). Many think that Jesus …

Psalms 37:18 – 37:29
The wicked man has no protection. The psalmist likens his future to smoke that soon disperses and vanishes. God has His winds which can soon blow away the defenses of the wicked man. On the other hand no calamity can befall the righteous that God is unaware of (v. 18).One of the …

Psalms 37:30 – 37:40
The following three points are often forgotten by the wicked:Truth is on the side of the Godly (vv. 32-34). The life of a righteous individual is a reproach to the person who is living wickedly. If it were not for the grace of God and laws of the land, the righteous would&n …