King James Version
What Does Psalms 37:38 Mean?
“But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.”
Context
36
Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
37
Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
38
But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.
39
But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
40
And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**11. defendest--**(compare Margin).
**love thy name--**Thy manifested perfections (Psa 9:10).
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Psalms 37:38 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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