PSALM—NOTE ON Psalms 37:21 The contented person is free to give generously to the needy (do good, v. Psalms 37:27). Without such contentment one might be greedy and envious, or else be fearful about becoming poor. He knows his steps... are established by the LORD (v. Psalms 37:23), and thus even though he fall (probably, “suffer material hardship”) he can recover, for the LORD upholds his hand (v. Psalms 37:24). Verse Psalms 37:25 does not deny that there may be temporary setbacks for the righteous. The focus is on the ultimate outcome.

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