Psalms 37:39
Psalms 37:39 in Multiple Translations
The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble.
But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
But the salvation of the righteous is of Jehovah: He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.
But the Lord is the saviour of the upright: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
The Lord saves those who live right; he is their protection in times of trouble.
But the saluation of the righteous men shalbe of the Lord: he shalbe their strength in the time of trouble.
And the salvation of the righteous [is] from Jehovah, Their strong place in a time of adversity.
But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.
But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
Yahweh rescues righteous people; in times of trouble he protects them [MET].
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 37:39
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Psalms 37:39 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/תְשׁוּעַ֣ת
צַ֭דִּיקִים
מֵ/יְהוָ֑ה
מָֽ֝עוּזָּ֗/ם
בְּ/עֵ֣ת
צָרָֽה
וּ/תְשׁוּעַ֣ת
tᵉshûwʻâh
H8668
deliverance
Conj | N-fs
צַ֭דִּיקִים
tsaddîyq
H6662
righteous
Adj
מֵ/יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
מָֽ֝עוּזָּ֗/ם
mâʻôwz
H4581
security
N-ms | Suff
בְּ/עֵ֣ת
ʻêth
H6256
time
Prep | N-cs
צָרָֽה
tsârâh
H6869
dearth
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 37:39
וּ/תְשׁוּעַ֣ת
tᵉshûwʻâh
H8668
"deliverance"
Conj | N-fs
In the Bible, this word means salvation or deliverance, often describing God's rescue of his people. It appears in books like Psalms and Isaiah, where God promises to save and deliver his people.
Definition: : salvation 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) deliverance (usually by God through human agency) 1b) salvation (spiritual in sense) Also means: te.shu.ah (תְּשׁוּעָה ": victory" H8668H)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, help, safety, salvation, victory. See also: Judges 15:18; Psalms 40:17; Psalms 33:17.
צַ֭דִּיקִים
tsaddîyq
H6662
"righteous"
Adj
Means being just or righteous, as seen in government, personal conduct, or character, often describing someone made right with God. It appears in descriptions of King David and other biblical leaders. The concept is central to the Bible's teachings on morality and ethics.
Definition: 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful
Usage: Occurs in 197 OT verses. KJV: just, lawful, righteous (man). See also: Genesis 6:9; Proverbs 10:31; Psalms 1:5.
מֵ/יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | 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.
מָֽ֝עוּזָּ֗/ם
mâʻôwz
H4581
"security"
N-ms | Suff
A fortified place or stronghold, like a rock or harbor, providing safety and protection, is what this Hebrew word represents.
Definition: 1) place or means of safety, protection, refuge, stronghold 1a) place of safety, fastness, harbour, stronghold 1b) refuge (of God) (fig.) 1c) human protection (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: force, fort(-ress), rock, strength(-en), ([idiom] most) strong (hold). See also: Judges 6:26; Isaiah 23:14; Psalms 27:1.
בְּ/עֵ֣ת
ʻêth
H6256
"time"
Prep | N-cs
Eth means time, especially now or when, and can refer to an event, experience, or occasion. It is often used to describe a specific moment or period.
Definition: 1) time 1a) time (of an event) 1b) time (usual) 1c) experiences, fortunes 1d) occurrence, occasion
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after, (al-) ways, [idiom] certain, [phrase] continually, [phrase] evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (even-, evening-, noon-) tide, (meal-), what) time, when. See also: Genesis 8:11; 2 Chronicles 35:17; Psalms 1:3.
צָרָֽה
tsârâh
H6869
"dearth"
N-fs
A vexer is someone who causes trouble or distress, like a rival wife, used in the Bible to describe relationships or situations that cause anguish or affliction, as seen in the book of Genesis.
Definition: death, destitution
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: adversary, adversity, affliction, anguish, distress, tribulation, trouble. See also: Genesis 35:3; Psalms 116:3; Psalms 9:10.
Study Notes — Psalms 37:39
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 37:39 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 37:39
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 37:39
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 37:39
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 37:39
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 37:39
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 37:39
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 37:39
- Sermons on Psalms 37:39
Context — Delight Yourself in the LORD
37Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace.
38But the transgressors will all be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off.
39The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble.
40The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 9:9 | The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. |
| 2 | Psalms 91:15 | When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. |
| 3 | Isaiah 12:2 | 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.” |
| 4 | Psalms 3:8 | Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | Psalms 46:1 | God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. |
| 7 | Ephesians 2:8 | For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, |
| 8 | Colossians 1:11 | being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully |
| 9 | Isaiah 33:2 | O LORD, be gracious to us! We wait for You. Be our strength every morning and our salvation in time of trouble. |
| 10 | Jonah 2:9 | But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!” |
Psalms 37:39 Summary
This verse, Psalms 37:39, tells us that the LORD is the one who saves and protects those who are righteous, and that He is their safe haven during difficult times (as also seen in Psalms 23:4). The LORD wants us to trust in Him and rely on Him for our salvation, and when we do, He promises to be our rock and our rescue (as promised in Isaiah 45:17). This means that we can have confidence and peace, even in the midst of trouble, knowing that the LORD is our stronghold and our salvation. By trusting in the LORD, we can experience the same kind of peace and security that David wrote about in Psalms 23.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD?
This means that the LORD is the source of deliverance and rescue for those who are righteous, as seen in Psalms 37:39, and is a promise repeated throughout Scripture, such as in Isaiah 45:17 and Jeremiah 3:23.
How does the LORD serve as a stronghold in time of trouble?
The LORD provides a safe haven and protection for the righteous during difficult times, as promised in Psalms 37:39, and demonstrated in the lives of biblical figures such as David, who wrote in Psalms 23:4 that even in the valley of the shadow of death, he feared no evil because the LORD was with him.
What is the relationship between the salvation of the righteous and their trust in the LORD?
The salvation of the righteous is a direct result of their trust in the LORD, as the LORD rescues and saves those who take refuge in Him, according to Psalms 37:40, and as seen in Proverbs 29:25, where it is written that the fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be safe.
How does this verse relate to the idea of eternal security?
This verse, Psalms 37:39, contributes to the concept of eternal security by affirming that the LORD is the salvation of the righteous and their stronghold in times of trouble, which is further supported by other passages such as John 10:28-29 and Romans 8:38-39, which assure believers of their eternal security in Christ.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in your life when you have experienced the LORD as your stronghold in trouble, and how did He provide for you?
- In what ways can you apply the promise of Psalms 37:39 to your current challenges, and how can you trust in the LORD's salvation and protection?
- How does the knowledge that the LORD is your salvation and stronghold affect your daily life and decisions, and what changes can you make to more fully trust in Him?
- What does it mean to 'take refuge' in the LORD, as mentioned in Psalms 37:40, and how can you cultivate this posture of trust in your relationship with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 37:39
But the salvation of the righteous [is] of the Lord,.... Both their temporal, spiritual, and eternal salvation; particularly the latter, which is originally of the Lord, and springs from the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 37:39
But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble. The Hebrew copula [wª-] before the last letter of the alphabet connects this strophe with all that precedes, as its summary.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 37:39
The salvation of the righteous is of the Lord; and therefore it shall certainly come to them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 37:39
Psalms 37:39 But the salvation of the righteous [is] of the LORD: [he is] their strength in the time of trouble.Ver. 39. But the salvation of the righteous, &c.] Etenim ut paucis omnia complectar, their salvation, temporal and eternal, is of the Lord; so is also the destruction of the wicked, as is here necessarily implied. He is their strength, &c.] That they faint not, sink not under the heaviest burden of their light afflictions, which are but for a moment.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 37:39
Verse 39. The salvation of the righteous is of the Lord] It is the Lord who made them righteous, by blotting out their sins, and infusing his Holy Spirit into their hearts; and it is by his grace they are continually sustained, and finally brought to the kingdom of glory: "He is their strength in the time of trouble."
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 37:39
32–40. The final contrast.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 37:39
But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord - Or, salvation comes to the righteous from the Lord. While the wicked are cut off, the righteous shall be safe.
Sermons on Psalms 37:39
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(How to Understand the Kjv Bible) 45 Psalm 37 by Keith Simons | Keith Simons teaches on Psalm 37, emphasizing David's reflections on the fate of the righteous versus the wicked. He encourages believers not to fret over evildoers, as their prosp |
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Are You Among the 7000? by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the significance of being part of God's remnant, as illustrated by the 7000 faithful individuals mentioned in 1 Kings 19:18. He outlines three key charac |
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God Has Not Passed You By by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of greed in various aspects of society, including individuals, ministries, churches, and even high priests. The preacher expresses |
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God Has Not Passed You - Part 1 by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes that even in the darkest times, God has not forsaken His people. It draws parallels from the story in 1 Samuel where a widow faced immense pain and loss, fee |
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Put Your Life in the Hands by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher uses a metaphor of a stagecoach running out of control to illustrate the need for Jesus to take control of our lives. He describes how in the Wild West |
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The Refuge for the Oppressed by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the Lord being a refuge for the oppressed in times of trouble, emphasizing the need for a personal experience with God's perfections, seeking Him sincer |
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All Hope and Trust Are to Be Fixed in God Alone by Thomas a Kempis | Thomas a Kempis preaches about the unwavering trust and comfort found in God alone, emphasizing that true happiness and peace come from being in His presence. He acknowledges that |