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Psalms 37:16 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. "
Psalms 37:16
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation.
Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
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Psalms 37:1
"[[A Psalm of David.]] Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity."
Psalms 37:2
"For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb."
Psalms 37:3
"Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed."
Psalms 37:4
"So will your delight be in the Lord, and he will give you your heart's desires."
Psalms 37:4
"Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart."
Psalms 37:5
"Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass."
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