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He saves them, and they find shelter in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/37.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the LORD shall help them and deliver them; He shall deliver them from the wicked, And save them, Because they trust in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD helps them and rescues them; He rescues them from the wicked and saves them, Because they take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The LORD helps them and delivers them; He delivers them from the wicked and saves them, Because they take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the LORD helps them, and delivers them; He delivers them from the wicked, and saves them, Because they take refuge in Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Yahweh helps them and protects them; He protects them from the wicked and saves them, Because they take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The LORD helps them and rescues them; He rescues them from the wicked and saves them, Because they take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD helps and delivers them; he will deliver them from the wicked and will save them because they take refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD helps and delivers them; He will deliver them from the wicked and will save them because they take refuge in Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jehovah helpeth them, and rescueth them; He rescueth them from the wicked, and saveth them, Because they have taken refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD helps his people and saves them from the wicked because they run to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the LORD helpeth them, and rescueth them: he rescueth them from the wicked, and saveth them, because they have taken refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD helps them and rescues them. He rescues them from wicked people. He saves them because they have taken refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He helps them and rescues them; he saves them from the wicked, because they go to him for protection. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD helps and delivers them; he will deliver them from the wicked, and he will save them because they have sought refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from evil men and delivers them, for they seek his protection. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD helps them, and rescues them. He rescues them from the wicked, and saves them, Because they have taken refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the LORD will help them, and deliver them: he will deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh helps them and rescues them. He rescues them from the wicked and saves them, because they have taken refuge in him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And YHWH helps them and delivers them, "" He delivers them from the wicked, "" And saves them, "" Because they trusted in Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehovah doth help them and deliver them, He delivereth them from the wicked, And saveth them, Because they trusted in Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehovah shall help them, and he will deliver them: he will deliver them from the unjust, and he will save them, for they trusted in him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Lord will help them and deliver them : and he will rescue them from the wicked, and save them, because they have hoped in him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 36:40>And the Lord will help them and free them. And he will rescue them from sinners and save them, because they have hoped in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD helps and rescues them, rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from the wicked, and saves them, because they take refuge in him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD shall help them and deliver them; he shall deliver them from the wicked and save them, because they trust in him.<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 a helper for them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them because they hope in him. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the LORD helpeth them, and delivereth them; He delivereth them from the wicked, and saveth them, Because they have taken refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: and he shall rescue them from sinners, and save them, because they have hoped in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/37-40.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=4381" 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">39</span>The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble. <span class="reftext">40</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5826.htm" title="5826: way·ya‘·zə·rêm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To help, succor. A primitive root; to surround, i.e. Protect or aid.">helps</a> <a href="/hebrew/6403.htm" title="6403: way·p̄al·lə·ṭêm (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To escape. A primitive root; to slip out, i.e. Escape; causatively, to deliver.">and delivers them;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6403.htm" title="6403: yə·p̄al·lə·ṭêm (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To escape. A primitive root; to slip out, i.e. Escape; causatively, to deliver.">He rescues</a> <a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: wə·yō·wō·šî·‘êm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">and saves them</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: mê·rə·šā·‘îm (Prep-m:: Adj-mp) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">from the wicked,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/2620.htm" title="2620: ḥā·sū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To seek refuge. A primitive root; to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in.">they take refuge</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">in Him.</a> </span><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="/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7</a></span><br />The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-14.htm">Psalm 91:14-16</a></span><br />“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him. / When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. / With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17</a></span><br />The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/50-15.htm">Psalm 50:15</a></span><br />Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-18.htm">Psalm 145:18-19</a></span><br />The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. / He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Proverbs 18:10</a></span><br />The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-2.htm">2 Samuel 22:2-3</a></span><br />He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. / My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/25-4.htm">Isaiah 25:4</a></span><br />For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a></span><br />Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28-29</a></span><br />I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-10.htm">2 Corinthians 1:10</a></span><br />He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.</p><p class="hdg">the Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/31-5.htm">Isaiah 31:5</a></b></br> As birds flying, so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver <i>it; and</i> passing over he will preserve <i>it</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/46-4.htm">Isaiah 46:4</a></b></br> And <i>even</i> to <i>your</i> old age I <i>am</i> he; and <i>even</i> to hoar hairs will I carry <i>you</i>: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver <i>you</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/3-17.htm">Daniel 3:17,28</a></b></br> If it be <i>so</i>, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver <i>us</i> out of thine hand, O king… </p><p class="hdg">from</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/17-13.htm">Psalm 17:13</a></b></br> Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, <i>which is</i> thy sword:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-2.htm">Psalm 27:2</a></b></br> When the wicked, <i>even</i> mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_john/2-13.htm">1 John 2:13,14</a></b></br> I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him <i>that is</i> from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father… </p><p class="hdg">because</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-4.htm">Psalm 22:4,5</a></b></br> Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/5-20.htm">1 Chronicles 5:20</a></b></br> And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that <i>were</i> with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/37-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Delivereth</a> <a href="/psalms/35-10.htm">Delivers</a> <a href="/psalms/37-28.htm">Evil-Doers</a> <a href="/psalms/37-33.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/37-25.htm">Help</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-7.htm">Helpeth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">Helps</a> <a href="/psalms/37-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/37-39.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/psalms/34-16.htm">Remembrance</a> <a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Rescues</a> <a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Rescueth</a> <a href="/psalms/37-28.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/33-17.htm">Save</a> <a href="/psalms/34-18.htm">Saves</a> <a href="/psalms/34-18.htm">Saveth</a> <a href="/psalms/37-39.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/psalms/37-5.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/psalms/33-21.htm">Trusted</a> <a href="/psalms/37-38.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/38-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/39-8.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/psalms/72-12.htm">Delivereth</a> <a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Delivers</a> <a href="/psalms/55-3.htm">Evil-Doers</a> <a href="/psalms/44-20.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/38-22.htm">Help</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-7.htm">Helpeth</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-10.htm">Helps</a> <a href="/psalms/38-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/43-2.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/psalms/38-1.htm">Remembrance</a> <a href="/psalms/144-10.htm">Rescues</a> <a href="/psalms/144-10.htm">Rescueth</a> <a href="/psalms/40-11.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/39-8.htm">Save</a> <a href="/psalms/51-14.htm">Saves</a> <a href="/psalms/55-16.htm">Saveth</a> <a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/psalms/40-3.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Trusted</a> <a href="/psalms/39-1.htm">Wicked</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 LORD helps and delivers them;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's active role in the lives of the righteous. Throughout the Old Testament, God is depicted as a deliverer, as seen in the Exodus narrative where He delivers the Israelites from Egyptian bondage (<a href="/exodus/14-30.htm">Exodus 14:30</a>). The Hebrew word for "helps" (עָזַר, 'azar) implies assistance and support, indicating God's ongoing involvement in the believer's life. The concept of deliverance is central to the Psalms, reflecting God's power to save His people from physical and spiritual threats. This deliverance is not just a past event but a continual promise, as seen in the lives of figures like David, who experienced God's deliverance from Saul (<a href="/1_samuel/23-14.htm">1 Samuel 23:14</a>).<p><b>He rescues and saves them from the wicked,</b><br>The wicked are often portrayed in the Psalms as those who oppose God's people and His ways. This phrase reassures believers of God's protection against such adversaries. The terms "rescues" and "saves" suggest a divine intervention that is both immediate and eternal. In the historical context, this could refer to deliverance from literal enemies, such as foreign nations or internal oppressors. Spiritually, it points to salvation from sin and evil influences. The ultimate rescue and salvation are fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who delivers believers from the power of sin and death (<a href="/romans/7-24.htm">Romans 7:24-25</a>).<p><b>because they take refuge in Him.</b><br>Taking refuge in God is a recurring theme in the Psalms, symbolizing trust and reliance on His protection and provision. The imagery of God as a refuge is akin to a fortress or a stronghold, offering safety and security (<a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1</a>). This act of taking refuge is a conscious decision to trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, often in the face of adversity. It reflects a covenant relationship where God promises to be the protector of those who seek Him. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to find their security in Christ, who is described as a cornerstone and a foundation (<a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>Those who trust in the LORD and live according to His ways, often contrasted with the wicked in the Psalms.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>Individuals who oppose God and His people, often characterized by their unrighteous actions and intentions.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/refuge.htm">Refuge</a></b><br>A place of safety and protection, symbolizing trust and reliance on God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/deliverance.htm">Deliverance</a></b><br>The act of being rescued or saved, often used in the context of God saving His people from danger or oppression.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_deliverance.htm">Trust in God's Deliverance</a></b><br>Believers are called to trust in God's ability to deliver them from trials and adversities. This trust is rooted in His character and past faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_refuge_in_god.htm">The Importance of Seeking Refuge in God</a></b><br>Taking refuge in God means actively seeking His presence and guidance in times of trouble. It involves a conscious decision to rely on Him rather than on human strength or wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contrast_between_the_righteous_and_the_wicked.htm">Contrast Between the Righteous and the Wicked</a></b><br>The psalm highlights the ultimate fate of the righteous versus the wicked. While the wicked may seem to prosper temporarily, their end is destruction, whereas the righteous are preserved by God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>God's deliverance is a testament to His faithfulness. He keeps His promises to protect and save those who are His.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_assurance_of_god's_protection.htm">Living in Assurance of God's Protection</a></b><br>Believers can live confidently, knowing that God is their protector and deliverer. This assurance should lead to a life of peace and boldness in faith.<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_to_reconcile_psalm_37_4_with_reality.htm">How do we reconcile Psalm 37:4 with real-world evidence where even the most faithful often do not receive the desires of their hearts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_wicked_people_prosper_despite_psalm_37_9.htm">How can Psalm 37:9 ('evildoers shall be cut off') be taken seriously when many wicked individuals throughout history have lived long and prosperous lives?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_94_align_with_swift_judgment.htm">Psalm 94:3-4 depicts the wicked flourishing and boasting; how does this align with other biblical claims that God swiftly judges evil?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_punish_the_psalmist_with_evildoers.htm">(Psalm 26:9-10) Why would a just God punish the psalmist alongside evildoers if everyone is equally flawed?</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 40.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them; he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in</span> <span class="cmt_word">him</span>. The ground of God's favour towards the righteous, and the ground moreover of their righteousness itself (ver. 3), is their trust in him. Trusting in him, they have taken his Law for their rule of life, and made it their constant endeavour to serve and please him. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/37-40.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 LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">helps</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיַּעְזְרֵ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya‘·zə·rêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5826.htm">Strong's 5826: </a> </span><span class="str2">To surround, protect, aid</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and delivers them;</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיְפַ֫לְּטֵ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(way·p̄al·lə·ṭêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6403.htm">Strong's 6403: </a> </span><span class="str2">To slip out, escape, to deliver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He rescues</span><br /><span class="heb">יְפַלְּטֵ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(yə·p̄al·lə·ṭêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6403.htm">Strong's 6403: </a> </span><span class="str2">To slip out, escape, to deliver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and saves them</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיוֹשִׁיעֵ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yō·wō·šî·‘êm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the wicked,</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵ֭רְשָׁעִים</span> <span class="translit">(mê·rə·šā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they take refuge</span><br /><span class="heb">חָ֥סוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·sū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2620.htm">Strong's 2620: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flee for, protection, to confide in</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Him.</span><br /><span class="heb">בֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḇōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/37-40.htm">Psalm 37:40 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/37-40.htm">Psalm 37:40 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/37-40.htm">Psalm 37:40 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/37-40.htm">Psalm 37:40 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/37-40.htm">Psalm 37:40 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/37-40.htm">Psalm 37:40 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/37-40.htm">Psalm 37:40 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/37-40.htm">Psalm 37:40 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/37-40.htm">Psalm 37:40 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/37-40.htm">Psalm 37:40 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/37-40.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 37:40 Yahweh helps them and rescues them (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/37-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 37:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 37:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/38-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 38:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 38:1" /></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>