Psalms 37

REFLECTIONS UPON PRALM XXXVII.—Even eminent saints are apt to fret at the prosperity of the wicked; and yet how little reason is there for it! Be the apparent happiness of the wicked what it will in this world, it is mingled with the poisoning curse of God: it gives no solid satisfaction while it lasts, and It is quickly at an end. And never is their ruin nearer than when it spreads and flourishes like a green bay tree. It ripens them for everlasting wrath, and fattenes them as oxen for the slaughter of endless woe. But godliness hath great gain, having the promises of this life and of that which is to come. If, rooted, and grounded in Christ, we trust and delight in the Lord, and wait on him, in the faith of his promises and obedience to his laws, extensive and glorious shall be our inheritance, pleasure, support, honour, safety, plenty, protection, peace, happy death, and everlasting salvation. 4