King James Version
Psalms 37:33 in the King James Version says “The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 37 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.”
Psalms 37:33 · KJV
The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. steps: or, goings
The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. a green: or, a green tree that groweth in his own soil
KJV Study — Public Domain
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“him in his hand”
H3027a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“nor condemn”
H7561to be (causatively, do or declare) wrong; by implication, to disturb, violate
“him when he is judged”
H8199to judge, i.e., pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literal
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