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Psalms 37:16 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked. "

Psalms 37:16

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14 The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, to kill those who are upright on the path.

15 Their sword shall enter into their own heart. Their bows shall be broken.

16 Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked.

17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.

18 The LORD knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever.

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Psalms 37:1

"Don’t fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness."

Psalms 37:2

"For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb."

Psalms 37:3

"Trust in the LORD, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture."

Psalms 37:4

"Also delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart."

Psalms 37:5

"Commit your way to the LORD. Trust also in him, and he will do this:"

Psalms 37:6

"he will make your righteousness shine out like light, and your justice as the noon day sun."

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