You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Used by permission of NavPress. God knows the believer's days. Psalm 37:5-6The Message. 13But God isn't losing any sleep; to him they're a joke with no punch line. (P), 8Refrain from anger(Q) and turn from wrath;do not fret(R)it leads only to evil.9For those who are evil will be destroyed,(S)but those who hope(T) in the Lord will inherit the land. Loving Father, I want to commit all my ways to You and trust implicitly in Your Word. of 1 Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; 2 for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. (BB)29The righteous will inherit the land(BC)and dwell in it forever. David persuades to patience and confidence in God, by the state of the godly and of the wicked. 32-33Wicked sets a watch for Righteous,hes out for the kill.God, alert, is also on watchWicked wont hurt a hair of his head. Psalms 37:4-5 In-Context. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. ), S 2Ki 19:26; Job 14:2; Ps 102:4; Isa 40:7, S Ps 27:14; 40:1; 130:5; Isa 38:13; Hab 3:16; Ro 8:25, ver 22; Ps 25:13; Isa 49:8; 57:13; Mt 5:5, S Ps 13:4; 27:2; 38:17; 55:22; 119:165; Pr 3:23; 10:9. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. The Message (MSG). Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. Psalmen 38:1-4 Neue Genfer bersetzung (NGU2011). We do this by taking God at His Word and really believing all that His Word tells us. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. Cast thy burden upon the Lord, the burden of thy care. Smooth let it be or rough, It will be still the best; Winding or straight, it matters not, It leads me to thy rest. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. In no time they'll shrivel like grass clippings and wilt like cut flowers in the sun. The Message (MSG). and stamp you with approval at high noon. (BY)40The Lord helps(BZ) them and delivers(CA) them;he delivers them from the wicked and saves(CB) them,because they take refuge(CC) in him. Roll the whole burden of life upon the Lord. Psalm 84:4 Lutherbibel 1912 (L12). not once have I seen an abandoned believer. Down-to-earth people will move in and take over. [d](BT)38But all sinners(BU) will be destroyed;(BV)there will be no future[e] for the wicked.(BW). hell do whatever needs to be done: A banana peel lands them flat on their faces. 20God-despisers have had it; God's enemies are finished - Stripped bare like vineyards at harvest time, vanished like smoke in thin air. \\<<[A Psalm] of David>>\\. Aaron D'Anthony Brown. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 25-26I once was young, now Im a graybeardnot once have I seen an abandoned believer,or his kids out roaming the streets.Every day hes out giving and lending,his children making him proud. By his grace and Holy Spirit, he directs the thoughts, affections, and designs of good men. We do this by trusting God to work His perfect will in and through our lives, and not by trying to live a good life or trusting in ourselves and our own abilities. This psalm, it is very probable, was written at the same time, and upon the same occasion, with the former; and describes the different states of good and bad men; and is full of exhortations, instructions, and advice to the people of God; intermixed with various encouraging promises. Live this way and you've got it made, but bad eggs will be tossed out. 35-36I saw Wicked bloated like a toad,croaking pretentious nonsense.The next time I looked there was nothinga punctured bladder, vapid and limp. I know that You have a plan for my life which I can hinder when I seek to do things my way. 12-13Bad guys have it in for the good guys,obsessed with doing them in.But God isnt losing any sleep; to himtheyre a joke with no punch line. Is It Ok for Christians to Follow Zodiac Signs? Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. Stripped bare like vineyards at harvest time. Psalm 37 is a psalm of David, and he begins by telling us, "Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity" (Ps. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. 23Stalwart walks in step with God; his path blazed by God, he's happy. (o) "Devolve super Jehovam", Tigurine version. This psalm, it is very probable, was written at the same time, and upon the same occasion, with the former; and describes the different states of good and bad men; and is full of exhortations, instructions, and advice to the people of God; intermixed with various encouraging promises. When we look forward, with an eye of faith, we shall see no reason to envy the wicked. 33God, alert, is also on watch - Wicked won't hurt a hair of his head. Hell validate your life in the clear light of day Salem Media Group. 2In no time they'll shrivel like grass clippings and wilt like cut flowers in the sun. Psalm 37 New International Version Psalm 37[ a] Of David. cool your pipesit only makes things worse. A late learned writer {h} thinks it was written for Mephibosheth's consolation under Ziba's calumny. (AZ)28For the Lord loves the justand will not forsake his faithful ones. All rights reserved. (X), 12The wicked plot(Y) against the righteousand gnash their teeth(Z) at them;13but the Lord laughs at the wicked,for he knows their day is coming. (Psalm 37:4) What Does it Mean to Delight Yourself in the Lord? NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Annette Griffin. 5Commit your way to the Lord;trust in him(I) and he will do this:6He will make your righteous reward(J) shine like the dawn,(K)your vindication like the noonday sun. Psalm 37:26 Or freely; / the names of their children will be used in blessings (see Gen. 48:20); or freely; / others will see that their children are blessed; Psalm 37:28 See Septuagint; Hebrew They will be protected forever 4Keep company with God, get in on the best. A banana peel lands them flat on their faces. (AK)19In times of disaster they will not wither;in days of famine they will enjoy plenty. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 35I saw Wicked bloated like a toad, croaking pretentious nonsense. Verses 34-40 Duty is ours, and we must mind it; but events are God's, we must refer the disposal of them to him. The verse encourages us to surrender our path and plans to the Lord, to entrust our lives to. Their weeping and wailing will be everlasting. It is this, to know, and love, and serve God. Dont bother with those who climb the ladder. or mug that nice man out walking his dog. Their time on earth is reckoned by days, which will soon be numbered; but heavenly happiness shall be for ever. A late learned writer {h} thinks it was written for Mephibosheth's consolation under Ziba's calumny. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Retail: $49.99. Down-to-earth people will move in and take over. Published by permission. and stamp you with approval at high noon. Psalms 37 1 Don't bother your head with braggarts or wish you could succeed like the wicked. This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. 27Turn your back on evil, work for the good and don't quit. Ich hoffe auf den HERRN; darum werde ich nicht fallen. 6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, (BA), Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed[c];the offspring of the wicked will perish. It is committing our way to the Lord and trusting Him to carry out ALL that He has promised to do in our lives. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. All rights reserved worldwide. So it was seen of old, therefore let us not marvel at the matter. 29The good get planted on good land and put down healthy roots. 5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: 6 He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. 2023 Christianity.com. "Trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass." We may serenely sing -. Few, if any, have known the consistent believer, or his children, reduced to abject, friendless want. 3 Get insurance with God and do a good deed, settle down and stick to your last. 19In hard times, they'll hold their heads high; when the shelves are bare, they'll be full. 5 Open up before God, keep nothing back; he'll do whatever needs to be done: 7Quiet down before God, be prayerful before him. THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Languagecopyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers!2 For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb.3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. We are also told that He is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him. Psalm 18:36 Modernisiert Text (L45). Verses 7-20 Let us be satisfied that God will make all to work for good to us. 23The Lord makes firm the steps(AQ)of the one who delights(AR) in him;24though he may stumble, he will not fall,(AS)for the Lord upholds(AT) him with his hand. 371Don't bother your head with braggarts or wish you could succeed like the wicked. he is their stronghold in time of trouble. (F)4Take delight(G) in the Lord,and he will give you the desires of your heart.(H). You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 2 In no time they'll shrivel like grass clippings and wilt like cut flowers in the sun. Psalm 36. None are perfect in themselves, but believers are so in Christ Jesus. (D), 3Trust in the Lord and do good;dwell in the land(E) and enjoy safe pasture. 8-9Bridle your anger, trash your wrath,cool your pipesit only makes things worse.Before long the crooks will be bankrupt;God-investors will soon own the store. Psalm 37:5-6 English Standard Version (ESV) 5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. 4 Keep company with God, get in on the best. Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete), Matthew Henrys Bible Commentary (concise), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 5 Open up before God, keep nothing back; he'll do whatever needs to be done: 6 He'll validate your life in the clear light of day and stamp you with approval at high noon. All rights reserved. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. (BM)He will exalt you to inherit the land;when the wicked are destroyed,(BN) you will see(BO) it. and stamp you with approval at high noon. 20God-despisers have had it;Gods enemies are finishedStripped bare like vineyards at harvest time,vanished like smoke in thin air. God forsakes not his saints in affliction; and in heaven only the righteous shall dwell for ever; that will be their everlasting habitation. Salem Media Group. Verses 1-6 When we look abroad we see the world full of evil-doers, that flourish and live in ease. A good man may fall into the hands of a messenger of Satan, and be sorely buffeted, but God will not leave him in his enemy's hands. Psalm 37:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken. 3Get insurance with God and do a good deed, settle down and stick to your last. Dont bother with those who climb the ladder. "Commit thy way unto the Lord." 27-28Turn your back on evil,work for the good and dont quit.God loves this kind of thing,never turns away from his friends. Hell validate your life in the clear light of day. Our destiny shall be joyfully accomplished if we confidently entrust all to our Lord. 39-40The spacious, free life is from God,its also protected and safe.God-strengthened, were delivered from evilwhen we run to him, he saves us. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. Commit thy way unto the Lord; roll thy way upon the Lord, so the margin reads it. A man's life consists not in abundance, but, Thou shalt have food convenient for thee. He will do what you cannot (compare Ps 22:8; 31:6). Psalm 37:5 (NASB) Verse Thoughts Many Scripture passages tell us that without faith in the Son of God it is impossible for the unbeliever to be saved and we are told in Hebrews that without faith it is impossible for the believer to please God. 14Bullies brandish their swords, pull back on their bows with a flourish. 37Keep your eye on the healthy soul, scrutinize the straight life; There's a future in strenuous wholeness. Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, and He will do it. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! He will help them to do their duties, to bear their burdens; help them to bear their troubles well, and get good by them, and, in due time, will deliver them out of their troubles. 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. One righteous will outclass fifty wicked, 17For the wicked are moral weaklings but the righteous are God-strong. and their inheritance will endure forever. 21-22Wicked borrows and never returns;Righteous gives and gives.Generous gets it all in the end;Stingy is cut off at the pass. 4 Keep company with God, get in on the best. 4 Keep company with God, get in on the best. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Before you know it, the wicked will have had it; youll stare at his once famous place andnothing! Faith in God is simply believing His Word. 16Less is more and more is less. All rights reserved. 4 Take delight in the Lord, His heart pumps Gods Word like blood through his veins; The next time I looked there was nothing, -strengthened, were delivered from evil. 6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. (AM), 21The wicked borrow and do not repay,but the righteous give generously;(AN)22those the Lord blesses will inherit the land,but those he curses(AO) will be destroyed.(AP). Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. Don't bother with those who climb the ladder, who elbow their way to the top. NKJV, Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, 2nd Edition, Comfort Print: Growing in Knowledge and Understanding of God Through His Word. 34Hope in the Lord(BL)and keep his way. Psalm 37:5-6 The Message 5-6 Open up before God, keep nothing back; he'll do whatever needs to be done: He'll validate your life in the clear light of day and stamp you with approval at high noon. And if we are sure of this, we are sure not to want any thing good for us in this world. All rights reserved. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 39The salvation(BX) of the righteous comes from the Lord;he is their stronghold in time of trouble. That is whatpleases God, for it is not His will that anyone should perish. The Message of Psalms: Premier Journaling Edition, thunder symphonic cover, The Message//REMIX Solo: An Uncommon Devotional, Breast Cancer Awareness, Pink Edition, The Message Large-Print Deluxe Gift Bible--soft leather-look, green, Message Slimline Bible--soft leather-look, black/spring wildflowers, The Message Devotional Bible: featuring notes & reflections from Eugene H. Peterson - eBook. We must roll it off ourselves, not afflict and perplex ourselves with thoughts about future events, but refer them to God. Righteous chews on wisdom like a dog on a bone. and stamp you with approval at high noon. We are also told that He is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him. 25I was young and now I am old,yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken(AU)or their children begging(AV) bread.26They are always generous and lend freely;(AW)their children will be a blessing. 23-24Stalwart walks in step with God;his path blazed by God, hes happy.If he stumbles, hes not down for long;God has a grip on his hand. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. [2] 4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.5 Commit your way to the Lord . Those that rest on the Rock of ages, have no reason to envy the wicked the support of their broken reeds. 16Better the little that the righteous havethan the wealth(AG) of many wicked;17for the power of the wicked will be broken,(AH)but the Lord upholds(AI) the righteous. 32Wicked sets a watch for Righteous, he's out for the kill. 39The spacious, free life is from God, it's also protected and safe. when they carry out their wicked schemes. A fretful, discontented spirit is open to many temptations. 5 Open up before God, keep nothing back; he'll 36 Und gibst mir den Schild deines Heils, und deine Rechte strket mich; und wenn du mich demtigest, machst du mich gro. 1 Ein Psalm Davids. 2. p. 219. or wish you could succeed like the wicked. 10-11Before you know it, the wicked will have had it;youll stare at his once famous place andnothing!Down-to-earth people will move in and take over,relishing a huge bonanza. 35I have seen a wicked and ruthless manflourishing(BP) like a luxuriant native tree,36but he soon passed away and was no more;though I looked for him, he could not be found. 36The next time I looked there was nothing - a punctured bladder, vapid and limp. That is, He will bring it to a proper issue; He will secure a happy result. (n) Sept. "revela", V. L. Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; so the Targum, Cocceius, Gejerus, Michaelis. 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