But the wicked will perish; the enemies of the LORD are like the glory of the pastures; they vanish—like smoke they vanish away.
The faithful see the world in chaos: the godless prosper while the pious suffer, which tempts us to think God either absent or indifferent. This psalm strengthens us against that very temptation by declaring their felicity cursed and fleeting, while God's care for His own never fails, even in calamity.
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Commenting on Psalm 37:1-40
The wicked shall perish, and all their gaudy show means nothing. They are reserved for judgment, their mirth nothing but delusion; the sword hangs above them. As sacrificial fat is wholly consumed on the altar, so the ungodly shall utterly vanish from their pride and honour. Their end is smoke; a puff finishes all their puffing.
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Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him; be silent before Him with a submissive heart, not a sullen one. Do not fret at the wicked man who thrives in his evil way or makes mischief with his power. Check the first stirrings of discontent and envy, lest you harbour hard thoughts against God's providence.
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Commenting on Psalm 37:7-20