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Psalms 37:34

Psalms 37:34
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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I have seen the wicked in great power,.... Meaning some particular person invested with great power, in great authority among men, one of the spiritual wickednesses in high places; such a man as Haman…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Wait on the Lord - See the notes at Psa 37:9. Let your hope be from the Lord; depend wholly upon Him; have such confidence in Him as to expect His gracious interposition in your behalf. And keep his…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 37:34-40

The psalmist's conclusion of this sermon (for that is the nature of this poem) is of the same purport with the whole, and inculcates the same things.

I. The duty here pressed upon us is still the same…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Stanza of Qoph. The Psalmist again addresses his disciple.

For a while he may be crushed and down-trodden, but ultimately he will be exalted and the wicked cut off.

keep his way Cp. Psa 37:37, note;…