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Psalms 37:16

Psalms 37:16
A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For the arms of the wicked shall be broken,.... That is, their sword arm, with which they have drawn it; and so shall not be able to strike with it; and with which they have bent their bows, but shall…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

A little that a righteous man hath - literally, “Good is a little to the righteous, more than,” etc. Our translation, however, has expressed the sense with sufficient accuracy. There are two things…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 37:7-20

In these verses we have,

I. The foregoing precepts inculcated; for we are so apt to disquiet ourselves with needless fruitless discontents and distrusts that it is necessary there should be precept…