Psalms 37:33
What does Psalms 37:33 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 37:33 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 37:33 means
This verse offers powerful reassurance regarding God's protective intervention against the wicked's schemes and against unjust condemnation. In response to the wicked's murderous intent (verse 32), God promises, "Jehovah will not leave him in his hand." This signifies a decisive divine intervention, preventing the righteous from falling prey to the wicked's destructive grip. Furthermore, "Nor condemn him when he is judged" assures that even if the righteous face human courts or accusations, God will vindicate them, ensuring they are not wrongly found guilty. This highlights God's role as both deliverer and ultimate righteous judge.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Jehovah will not leave him in his hand, Nor condemn him when he is judged.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Jehovah will not leave him in his hand, Nor condemn him when he is judged.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The Lord will not give him into their hands, or be against him when he is judged.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Jehovah doth not leave him in his hand, Nor condemn him in his being judged.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Jehovah will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
Context
In direct response to the wicked's active surveillance and intent to slay the righteous described in verse 32, this verse delivers God's immediate and powerful promise of protection. It assures that God will not abandon the righteous to their enemies nor allow them to be unjustly condemned. This divine promise of rescue then leads to a renewed call for patient waiting and faithfulness, linking obedience to the ultimate inheritance of the land.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 31:7
I will be glad and rejoice in thy lovingkindness; For thou hast seen my affliction: Thou hast known my soul in adversities;
- Psalms 124:6
Blessed be Jehovah, Who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
- Psalms 109:31
For he will stand at the right hand of the needy, To save him from them that judge his soul.
- 1 Samuel 23:26
And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them.
- 2 Timothy 4:17
But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
- Romans 8:33
Who shall lay anything to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth;
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