Psalms 37:33
Psalms 37:33 in Multiple Translations
the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned under judgment.
The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
Jehovah will not leave him in his hand, Nor condemn him when he is judged.
The Lord will not give him into their hands, or be against him when he is judged.
But the Lord will not let them fall into the hands of the wicked, and he will not let those who do good be condemned when they are put on trial.
But the Lord wil not leaue him in his hand, nor condemne him, when he is iudged.
Jehovah doth not leave him in his hand, Nor condemn him in his being judged.
The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
But Yahweh will not abandon righteous people, and allow ◄them to fall into their enemies’ hands/their enemies harm them►. And he will not allow righteous people to be condemned when someone takes them to a judge to be put on trial.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 37:33
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Psalms 37:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
יְ֭הוָה
לֹא
יַעַזְבֶ֣/נּוּ
בְ/יָד֑/וֹ
וְ/לֹ֥א
יַ֝רְשִׁיעֶ֗/נּוּ
בְּ/הִשָּׁפְטֽ/וֹ
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יַעַזְבֶ֣/נּוּ
ʻâzab
H5800
Forsaken
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
בְ/יָד֑/וֹ
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs | Suff
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יַ֝רְשִׁיעֶ֗/נּוּ
râshaʻ
H7561
be wicked
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
בְּ/הִשָּׁפְטֽ/וֹ
shâphaṭ
H8199
to judge
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 37:33
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יַעַזְבֶ֣/נּוּ
ʻâzab
H5800
"Forsaken"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
Forsaken means to loosen or relinquish something, often implying abandonment. In the Bible, the word appears in Psalm 22:1, where David cries out to God, saying my God, why have you forsaken me. The term signifies a sense of desperation and isolation.
Definition: This name means to restore, repair Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 206 OT verses. KJV: commit self, fail, forsake, fortify, help, leave (destitute, off), refuse, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:24; Nehemiah 5:10; Psalms 9:11.
בְ/יָד֑/וֹ
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יַ֝רְשִׁיעֶ֗/נּוּ
râshaʻ
H7561
"be wicked"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
Being wicked or acting wrongly is what this Hebrew word describes. In Psalm 37:7, the Bible warns against being wicked and instead encourages trusting in God.
Definition: 1) to be wicked, act wickedly 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be wicked, act wickedly 1a2) to be guilty, be condemned 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to condemn as guilty (in civil relations) 1b2) to condemn as guilty (in ethical or religious relations) 1b3) to act wickedly (in ethics and religion)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: condemn, make trouble, vex, be (commit, deal, depart, do) wicked(-ly, -ness). See also: Exodus 22:8; Job 32:3; Psalms 18:22.
בְּ/הִשָּׁפְטֽ/וֹ
shâphaṭ
H8199
"to judge"
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a | Suff
To shaphat means to judge or govern, and can also mean to vindicate or punish. In the Bible, this term is often used to describe God's role as a judge, as well as human judges and rulers.
Definition: 1) to judge, govern, vindicate, punish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to act as law-giver or judge or governor (of God, man) 1a1a) to rule, govern, judge 1a2) to decide controversy (of God, man) 1a3) to execute judgment 1a3a) discriminating (of man) 1a3b) vindicating 1a3c) condemning and punishing 1a3d) at theophanic advent for final judgment 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to enter into controversy, plead, have controversy together 1b2) to be judged 1c) (Poel) judge, opponent-at-law (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 182 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] avenge, [idiom] that condemn, contend, defend, execute (judgment), (be a) judge(-ment), [idiom] needs, plead, reason, rule. See also: Genesis 16:5; Psalms 9:5; Psalms 2:10.
Study Notes — Psalms 37:33
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 37:33 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 37:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 37:33
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 37:33
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 37:33
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 37:33
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 37:33
- Sermons on Psalms 37:33
Context — Delight Yourself in the LORD
31The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.
32Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them,
33the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned under judgment.
34Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it. 35I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree,Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 109:31 | For He stands at the right hand of the needy one, to save him from the condemners of his soul. |
| 2 | 2 Peter 2:9 | if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment. |
| 3 | Romans 8:1 | Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. |
| 4 | 2 Timothy 4:17 | But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. |
| 5 | Romans 8:33–34 | Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. |
| 6 | Psalms 31:7–8 | I will be glad and rejoice in Your loving devotion, for You have seen my affliction; You have known the anguish of my soul. You have not delivered me to the enemy; You have set my feet in the open. |
| 7 | Psalms 124:6–7 | Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth. We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; the net is torn, and we have slipped away. |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 23:26–28 | Saul was proceeding along one side of the mountain, and David and his men along the other side. Even though David was hurrying to get away, Saul and his men were closing in on David and his men to capture them. Then a messenger came to Saul, saying, “Come quickly, for the Philistines have raided the land!” So Saul broke off his pursuit of David and went to meet the Philistines. That is why that place is called Sela-hammahlekoth. |
Psalms 37:33 Summary
This verse, Psalms 37:33, reminds us that God is always with us and will not let the wicked have power over us, as seen in other scriptures like Psalms 23:4 and Romans 8:31. He promises to protect and deliver us from harm, and to not let us be condemned under judgment, as stated in this verse. This means that we can trust in God's love and care for us, even when things seem scary or uncertain, and that He will ultimately bring us through to a place of safety and victory, as promised in Psalms 37:34 and Isaiah 40:31. By trusting in God and waiting on Him, we can have peace and confidence, knowing that He is always with us and will deliver us from the wicked.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Lord to not leave the righteous in the power of the wicked?
This means that God will not abandon His people to the evil plans and actions of those who oppose them, as seen in Psalms 37:33, and will ultimately deliver them from harm, as promised in Psalms 34:19.
How can we be sure that we will not be condemned under judgment?
We can trust in God's promise to justify and redeem us, as stated in Romans 8:1, and to not let us be condemned, as seen in this verse, Psalms 37:33, which is a testament to His faithfulness and love for us.
What is the relationship between trusting in God and being protected from the wicked?
Trusting in God, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, is closely tied to being protected from the wicked, as seen in Psalms 37:33, where the Lord promises to not leave the righteous in their power, demonstrating that our trust in Him is a key factor in our safety and deliverance.
How does this verse relate to the idea of waiting on the Lord?
This verse, Psalms 37:33, is closely connected to the idea of waiting on the Lord, as seen in the next verse, Psalms 37:34, which instructs us to wait for the Lord and keep His way, trusting that He will raise us up and deliver us from the wicked, as promised in Isaiah 40:31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen the Lord protect and deliver His people in my own life or in the lives of others?
- How can I apply the promise of this verse to my current circumstances, trusting that the Lord will not leave me in the power of the wicked?
- In what ways can I wait on the Lord and keep His way, as instructed in Psalms 37:34, and trust that He will raise me up and deliver me from the wicked?
- What does it mean for me to trust in God's sovereignty and control, even in the face of wickedness and opposition, as seen in this verse and in other scriptures like Psalms 23:4?
- How can I use this verse to encourage and comfort others who may be facing persecution or opposition, and to remind them of God's promise to protect and deliver them?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 37:33
The Lord will not leave him in his hand,.... Or power; but will in his own time deliver him from all the reproach, affliction, and persecution endures by him; as he will also deliver him out of all
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 37:33
The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. The wicked - (Luke 11:53-54; Psalms 10:8.) The Lord will not leave ... The question at issue between the wicked and the righteous is as a
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 37:33
Not leave him in his hand, i.e. not give him up to his power and rage. Nor condemn him, i.e. nor give his consent to the sentence of condemnation, which the wicked have pronounced against him, but will justify him, and vindicate his innocency and deliver him; for such negatives do oft imply the contrary affirmatives; as God’ s not holding a man guiltless commonly implies that he will severely punish him.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 37:33
Psalms 37:33 The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.Ver. 33. The Lord will not leave him in his hand] For he knoweth how to deliver his, 2 Peter 3:9, as that apostle could say by good experience, Acts 13:50, when he was inter saxum et sacrum, as they say. Nor condemn him, when he is judged] Heb. Condemn him for wicked; but clear and acquit him when falsely accused, yea, when wrongfully condemned.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 37:33
33. will not leave him] Lit. will not forsake him, as in Psalms 37:28, and leave him in the hand, i.e. power, of the wicked. nor condemn him &c.] Will not suffer him to be unjustly condemned. The explanation, that though men may condemn him unjustly, God the supreme judge will acquit him, does not satisfy the context. The Psalmist looks for a temporal deliverance.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 37:33
The Lord will not leave him in his hand - Compare 2 Peter 2:9. That is, He will rescue him out of the hand of the wicked; he will not leave him, so that the wicked shall accomplish his purpose.
Sermons on Psalms 37:33
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Bristol Conference 1964 (Apostasy) - Part 5 by William MacDonald | The video begins with the speaker mentioning a scripture verse about entering through the door to be saved. He then talks about the different doors in life, such as opportunities a |
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The Lord Has Promised to Deliver You - Part 1 by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the theme of deliverance, drawing from the story of Hezekiah and the assurance that God hears the cries of His people and delivers them from all troubles. It |
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The Lord's Knowledge, Our Safeguard by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of relying on faith rather than relying on what we can see with our physical eyes. He shares personal experiences of feeling |
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Prophets Who Are False and the One That Is True by L.R. Shelton Jr | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding God's judgment and the consequences of sin. He highlights the need to preach the truth, even if it is diffic |
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Obey Your Leaders by Tim Conway | This sermon emphasizes the importance of obeying and submitting to church leaders, highlighting the responsibility and accountability leaders have in watching over souls. It addres |
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Surely He Shall Deliver Thee From the Snare of the Fowler by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes God's dual deliverance from the snares of the fowler, illustrating that He protects His people from entering traps and also rescues them if they fall into |
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The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the significance of faith being tested, as articulated in 1 Peter 1:7, where trials are seen as precious opportunities for growth and strength in believe |