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he is their stronghold in time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/37.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The LORD rescues the godly; he is their fortress in times of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/37.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; he is their stronghold in the time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But the salvation of the righteous <i>is</i> of the LORD: <i>he is</i> their strength in the time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But the salvation of the righteous <i>is</i> from the LORD; <i>He is</i> their strength in the time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their strength in time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their strength in time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their strength in time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But the salvation of the righteous is from Yahweh; He is their strength in time of distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their refuge <i>and</i> stronghold in the time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD, their refuge in a time of distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD, their refuge in a time of distress. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But the salvation of the righteous is of Jehovah; He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD protects his people, and they can come to him in times of trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strong hold in the time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The victory for righteous people comes from the LORD. He is their fortress in times of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD saves the righteous and protects them in times of trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But deliverance for the righteous one comes from the LORD; he is their strength in times of distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD delivers the godly; he protects them in times of trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But the salvation of the righteous is from Yahweh. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the salvation of the righteous [is] from YHWH, "" Their strong place in a time of adversity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the salvation of the righteous is from Jehovah, Their strong place in a time of adversity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the salvation of the just is from Jehovah: their strength in time of straits.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But the salvation of the just is from the Lord, and he is their protector in the time of trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 36:39>But the salvation of the just is from the Lord, and he is their protector in time of tribulation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD, their refuge in a time of distress. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; he is their refuge in the time of trouble.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But the Saviour of the righteous is the LORD; he will help them in time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH is The Savior of the righteous; he is a helper for them in the time of trouble.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD; He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord; and he is their defender in the time of affliction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/37-39.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=4373" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/37.htm">Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">38</span>But the transgressors will all be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off. <span class="reftext">39</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8668.htm" title="8668: ū·ṯə·šū·‘aṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Deliverance, salvation. Or tshuah; from shava' in the sense of yasha'; rescue.">The salvation</a> <a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dî·qîm (Adj-mp) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">of the righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-m:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">is from the LORD;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4581.htm" title="4581: mā·‘ūz·zām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- (also mauwz); or mahoz (also ma, uz; from azaz; a fortified place; figuratively, a defence.">He is their stronghold</a> <a href="/hebrew/6256.htm" title="6256: bə·‘êṯ (Prep-b:: N-csc) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">in time</a> <a href="/hebrew/6869.htm" title="6869: ṣā·rāh (N-fs) -- Tightness, a female rival. Feminine of tsar; tightness; transitively, a female rival.">of trouble.</a> </span><span class="reftext">40</span>The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Isaiah 12:2</a></span><br />Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-17.htm">Isaiah 45:17</a></span><br />But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-4.htm">Isaiah 46:4</a></span><br />Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-25.htm">Isaiah 49:25</a></span><br />Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></span><br />No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/15-20.htm">Jeremiah 15:20-21</a></span><br />Then I will make you a wall to this people, a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to save and deliver you, declares the LORD. / I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-14.htm">Jeremiah 17:14</a></span><br />Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are my praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/30-7.htm">Jeremiah 30:7</a></span><br />How awful that day will be! None will be like it! It is the time of Jacob’s distress, but he will be saved out of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13-14</a></span><br />But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31</a></span><br />As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17</a></span><br />You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-1.htm">Psalm 62:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him. / He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.</p><p class="hdg">salvation</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/3-8.htm">Psalm 3:8</a></b></br> Salvation <i>belongeth</i> unto the LORD: thy blessing <i>is</i> upon thy people. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Isaiah 12:2</a></b></br> Behold, God <i>is</i> my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH <i>is</i> my strength and <i>my</i> song; he also is become my salvation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jonah/2-9.htm">Jonah 2:9</a></b></br> But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay <i>that</i> that I have vowed. Salvation <i>is</i> of the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">strength</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/9-9.htm">Psalm 9:9</a></b></br> The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God <i>is</i> our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/91-15.htm">Psalm 91:15</a></b></br> He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I <i>will be</i> with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/35-26.htm">Adversity</a> <a href="/psalms/36-7.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/psalms/37-32.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/36-10.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/35-10.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/psalms/33-17.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/36-5.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/31-4.htm">Stronghold</a> <a href="/psalms/37-19.htm">Time</a> <a href="/psalms/35-15.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/psalms/37-37.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/40-14.htm">Adversity</a> <a href="/psalms/37-40.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/psalms/51-4.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/38-22.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/37-40.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/psalms/38-4.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/38-19.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/43-2.htm">Stronghold</a> <a href="/psalms/39-12.htm">Time</a> <a href="/psalms/40-14.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/psalms/49-14.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 37</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/37-1.htm">David persuades to patience and confidence in God, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">by the different estate of the godly and the wicked</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/37.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/37.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes that true deliverance and salvation come solely from God. In the biblical context, "righteous" refers to those who live in accordance with God's laws and seek His will. The concept of salvation in the Old Testament often includes deliverance from physical danger, but it also points to spiritual salvation. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative where God is the ultimate source of salvation, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/45-17.htm">Isaiah 45:17</a> and <a href="/jonah/2-9.htm">Jonah 2:9</a>. The idea that salvation is "from the LORD" underscores God's sovereignty and grace, a theme echoed in the New Testament, particularly in <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>, where salvation is described as a gift from God.<p><b>He is their stronghold in time of trouble.</b><br>A "stronghold" in ancient times was a fortified place offering protection and safety. This imagery is used throughout the Psalms to describe God's protective nature, as seen in <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a> and <a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1</a>. The phrase "in time of trouble" acknowledges that the righteous will face difficulties, but it assures them of God's presence and protection during such times. This reflects the historical reality of Israel, which often faced threats from surrounding nations, and the personal struggles of individuals. Theologically, it points to the assurance believers have in God's steadfast support, a promise that is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is described as a refuge and strength for believers in the New Testament, particularly in <a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Hebrews 6:18-19</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>Refers to those who live in accordance with God's will and commandments. In the context of the Old Testament, this often refers to the faithful followers of Yahweh.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/time_of_trouble.htm">Time of Trouble</a></b><br>Represents periods of distress, adversity, or persecution that believers may face in their lives.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_the_source_of_salvation.htm">God as the Source of Salvation</a></b><br>Recognize that true deliverance and salvation come from the LORD alone. In times of trouble, believers should turn to God, trusting in His power and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous_and_their_relationship_with_god.htm">The Righteous and Their Relationship with God</a></b><br>Understand that righteousness is not about perfection but about a relationship with God. It involves living in faith and obedience, relying on God's grace and strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/finding_refuge_in_god.htm">Finding Refuge in God</a></b><br>In moments of distress, believers are encouraged to seek refuge in God, who is described as a stronghold. This implies actively turning to Him in prayer and trust.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/endurance_through_trials.htm">Endurance Through Trials</a></b><br>The promise of God's protection does not mean the absence of trouble but assurance of His presence and support through it. Believers are called to endure, knowing that God is with them.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_37.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 37</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_teaching_and_senior_pastors_differ.htm">What does 'The LORD is my life's strength' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_17_5_align_with_eph._2_8-9.htm">How does the psalmist's reliance on personal righteousness (Psalm 17:5) align with New Testament teachings about salvation by faith and not by works (Ephesians 2:8-9)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_righteous_face_poverty.htm">In Psalm 37:25 ('I have not seen the righteous forsaken'), why do historical records reveal numerous cases where faithful people faced dire poverty or were seemingly abandoned?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_we_unknowingly_entertain_angels.htm">What does Psalm 37:23 mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/37.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 39.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But the salvation of the righteous</span> <span class="cmt_word">is of the Lord</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/3-8.htm">Psalm 3:8</a>; <a href="/psalms/68-20.htm">Psalm 68:20</a>, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">He is their Strength in the time</span> <span class="cmt_word">of trouble</span> (see <a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1</a>, etc.). The last two verses sum up the teaching of the psalm, and indicate its especial object, which was to encourage and sustain the righteous under their trials, by the assurance that they were under the special protection of God, who, whenever trouble threatened, would stand forth as their Strength and Defence, and would ultimately be their "Salvation." The full meaning of this last expression was left obscure, though enough was said to raise the hope that this world was not the end of everything, but rather the beginning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/37-39.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The salvation</span><br /><span class="heb">וּתְשׁוּעַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ṯə·šū·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8668.htm">Strong's 8668: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deliverance, salvation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the righteous</span><br /><span class="heb">צַ֭דִּיקִים</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dî·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] from the LORD;</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵיְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[He is] their stronghold</span><br /><span class="heb">מָֽ֝עוּזָּ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(mā·‘ūz·zām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4581.htm">Strong's 4581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A place or means of safety, protection</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in time</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֵ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘êṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6256.htm">Strong's 6256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Time, now, when</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of trouble.</span><br /><span class="heb">צָרָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6869.htm">Strong's 6869: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tightness, a female rival</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/37-39.htm">Psalm 37:39 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/37-39.htm">Psalm 37:39 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/37-39.htm">Psalm 37:39 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/37-39.htm">Psalm 37:39 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/37-39.htm">Psalm 37:39 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/37-39.htm">Psalm 37:39 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/37-39.htm">Psalm 37:39 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/37-39.htm">Psalm 37:39 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/37-39.htm">Psalm 37:39 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/37-39.htm">Psalm 37:39 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/37-39.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 37:39 But the salvation of the righteous (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/37-38.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 37:38"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 37:38" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/37-40.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 37:40"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 37:40" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>