Psalms 37:6
Psalms 37:6 in Multiple Translations
He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun.
And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
And he will make thy righteousness to go forth as the light, And thy justice as the noonday.
And he will make your righteousness be seen like the light, and your cause like the shining of the sun.
He will make your vindication shine like a light, the rightness of your cause like the noonday sun.
And he shall bring foorth thy righteousnes as the light, and thy iudgement as the noone day.
And hath brought out as light thy righteousness, And thy judgment as noon-day.
he will make your righteousness shine out like light, and your justice as the noon day sun.
And he will bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noon-day.
My sores are putrified and corrupted, because of my foolishness.
He will show as clearly as the sunlight that you ◄are innocent/have done nothing that is wrong►; he will show as clearly as the sun at noontime [SIM] that all the things that you have decided are just.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 37:6
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Psalms 37:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הוֹצִ֣יא
כָ/א֣וֹר
צִדְקֶ֑/ךָ
וּ֝/מִשְׁפָּטֶ֗/ךָ
כַּֽ/צָּהֳרָֽיִם
וְ/הוֹצִ֣יא
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
כָ/א֣וֹר
ʼôwr
H216
light
Prep | N-cs
צִדְקֶ֑/ךָ
tsedeq
H6664
Righteousness
N-ms | Suff
וּ֝/מִשְׁפָּטֶ֗/ךָ
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
Conj | N-ms | Suff
כַּֽ/צָּהֳרָֽיִם
tsôhar
H6672
midday
Prep | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 37:6
וְ/הוֹצִ֣יא
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
כָ/א֣וֹר
ʼôwr
H216
"light"
Prep | N-cs
Light, including natural light from the sun or stars, and also spiritual light from God. It can refer to happiness, prosperity, or understanding. In the Bible, God is often described as the source of light and life.
Definition: 1) light 1a) light of day 1b) light of heavenly luminaries (moon, sun, stars) 1c) day-break, dawn, morning light 1d) daylight 1e) lightning 1f) light of lamp 1g) light of life 1h) light of prosperity 1i) light of instruction 1j) light of face (fig.) 1k) Jehovah as Israel's light
Usage: Occurs in 110 OT verses. KJV: bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun. See also: Genesis 1:3; Psalms 78:14; Psalms 4:7.
צִדְקֶ֑/ךָ
tsedeq
H6664
"Righteousness"
N-ms | Suff
Represents the idea of righteousness or justice, often referring to God's character or the standard for human behavior. It is closely tied to the concept of morality and what is right. The word is used to describe the ideal for human conduct and society.
Definition: This name means justice, righteousness Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] even, ([idiom] that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness). See also: Leviticus 19:15; Psalms 119:138; Psalms 4:2.
וּ֝/מִשְׁפָּטֶ֗/ךָ
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
כַּֽ/צָּהֳרָֽיִם
tsôhar
H6672
"midday"
Prep | N-mp
This word refers to a roof or a window, and can also mean noon or midday, likely due to the sun shining through a window at that time. It is used in descriptions of buildings and daily routines in the Bible.
Definition: 1) noon, midday 1a) noon (as specific time of day) 1b) noon (in simile as bright of happiness, blessing)
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: midday, noon(-day, -tide), window. See also: Genesis 6:16; Psalms 37:6; Psalms 55:18.
Study Notes — Psalms 37:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 37:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 37:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 37:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 37:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 37:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 37:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 37:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 37:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 37:6
- Sermons on Psalms 37:6
Context — Delight Yourself in the LORD
4Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.
5Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.
6He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun.
7Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes. 8Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 54:17 | 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. |
| 2 | Job 11:17 | Your life will be brighter than noonday; its darkness will be like the morning. |
| 3 | Isaiah 58:8 | Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. |
| 4 | Matthew 13:43 | Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. |
| 5 | Isaiah 58:10 | and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday. |
| 6 | Micah 7:8–9 | Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness. |
| 7 | Psalms 31:20 | You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues. |
| 8 | Malachi 3:18 | So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.” |
| 9 | 1 Corinthians 4:5 | Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. |
Psalms 37:6 Summary
This verse, Psalms 37:6, means that when we trust in God and commit our way to Him, He will make our righteousness and justice clear to others, just like the dawn and the noonday sun. This is a promise that we can rely on, as stated in Psalms 37:5, and is a result of our faith in Jesus Christ, as seen in Romans 3:21-22. As we wait patiently for God, we can be confident that He will bring forth our righteousness and justice in His perfect timing, similar to the promise in Psalms 27:14. By trusting in God and committing our way to Him, we can reflect His justice and righteousness in our daily lives, as mentioned in Micah 6:8.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to bring forth our righteousness like the dawn?
This means that God will make our righteousness visible and clear to others, just as the dawn breaks forth in the morning, as seen in Psalms 37:6, and is a result of trusting in Him as stated in Psalms 37:5 and Proverbs 4:18.
How can we have our justice like the noonday sun?
This is a result of committing our way to the Lord and trusting in Him, as stated in Psalms 37:5, and is a promise that our justice will be as clear and strong as the noonday sun, shining brightly for all to see, similar to the promise in Isaiah 58:8-10.
Is this verse talking about our own self-righteousness or God's righteousness in us?
This verse is talking about God's righteousness in us, which is given to us through our faith in Jesus Christ, as stated in Romans 3:21-22 and 2 Corinthians 5:21, and is the basis for our trust in Him as mentioned in Psalms 37:5.
How does this verse relate to the idea of waiting patiently for God?
This verse is connected to the idea of waiting patiently for God, as stated in Psalms 37:7, because as we trust in Him and commit our way to Him, we can be confident that He will bring forth our righteousness and justice in His perfect timing, as seen in Psalms 27:14 and Isaiah 40:31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God to bring forth His righteousness and justice?
- How can I delight myself in the Lord and commit my way to Him, as mentioned in Psalms 37:4-5, so that He can bring forth my righteousness like the dawn?
- What does it mean for me to have my justice like the noonday sun, and how can I reflect God's justice in my daily life?
- In what ways can I wait patiently for God to bring forth my righteousness and justice, and what are some things that might hinder my ability to wait on Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 37:6
And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light,.... That is, the good man having committed his cause to him that judgeth righteously, he will, in his own time, clearly make it appear that it
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 37:6
And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 37:6
He shall bring forth thy righteousness to the view of the world; from which it hath hitherto seemed to be hid or eclipsed by reproaches, and by grievous calamities, which most men are apt to mistake for tokens and punishments of great wickedness. As the light; it shall be as visible to men as the light of the sun, and that at noon-day, as it is in the next branch. So effectually will he plead thy cause. Judgment; the same thing with righteousness, as this word is used here below, 99:4, and oft elsewhere.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 37:6
Psalms 37:6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.Ver. 6. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light] God will so oil thy good name that infamy shall not stick to it. Dirt will stick upon a mud wall, not so upon marble. But say thou be aspersed and denigrated by calumnies and contumelies cast upon thee, and thou lie under them for a time, as the earth doth under the darkness of the night; yet as the morning suddenly arising driveth away that darkness, so shall God clear up thy wronged innocence; and as the moon wadeth out of a cloud, so shalt thou get over all thy troubles in this kind or any other; it shall be with thee as it was once with Cato, whom Seneca calleth the lively picture of virtues, who was thirty-two times accused in open court, and as many times cleared and absolved. And thy judgments as the noonday] At the day of judgment, howsoever, if not sooner; then there will be a resurrection as well of names as bodies.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 37:6
(6) The light.—The image is from an Eastern dawn and the progress of the sun to its meridian glory. (Comp. Job 11:17; Isaiah 58:10.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 37:6
Verse 6. Thy righteousness as the light] As God said in the beginning, "Let there be light, and there was light;" so he shall say, Let thy innocence appear, and it will appear as suddenly and as evident as the light was at the beginning.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 37:6
6. And he shall make thy righteousness go forth as the light, And thy judgement as the brightness of the noonday. The result of that divine working. The justice of thy cause has been hidden, but it shall shine forth like the sun rising out of the darkness of night; thy right has been obscured, but it shall be clear as the full light of the noonday. Cp. Job 11:17; Proverbs 4:18; Isaiah 58:10; Matthew 13:43.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 37:6
And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light - That is, if you are slandered; if your character is assailed, and seems for the thee to be under a cloud; if reproach comes upon you from the
Sermons on Psalms 37:6
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Four Pillars of Walking With God by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having knowledge of the truth. He highlights the need to discern between truth and lies and emphasizes that faith is essen |
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A Day's Journey Into the Wilderness by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and authority of God. He references the story of Elijah and how God demonstrated His power by consuming the captain and his 50 men |
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A Prophetic Message by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher warns of fearful times ahead and the calamities that will come upon the nation. However, he encourages the listeners not to fear but to run to God in t |
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Matthew Ch2 by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, Pastor Symbola shares a personal experience he had with a couple who came to him seeking help. Despite feeling physically and emotionally drained, Pastor Symbola re |
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(Basics) 2. God Makes Evil Work for Good by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story of a businessman who drifted away from God as his business prospered. Despite the elders of his church trying to bring him back to faith |
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(The Last Days) Faith That Overcomes Fear by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being prepared for the future, focusing on the significance of prophecy in directing and guiding people. It highlights the need to walk wit |
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When the Wounds of a Friend Don't Seem to Be Faithful by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not following man-made visions and plans, as they can lead to exhaustion and leave one in the wilderness. He uses the examp |