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Psalms 37 - Introduction

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 37

[A Psalm] of David. This psalm, it is very probable, was written at the same time, and upon the same occasion, with the former; and describes the different states of good and bad men; and is full of exhortations, instructions, and advice to the people of God; intermixed with various encouraging promises. A late learned writer h thinks it was written for Mephibosheth's consolation under Ziba's calumny.

h Delaney's Life of King David, vol. 2. p. 219.

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See also Psalms 37 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This psalm is entitled simply “of David,” or “by David” - לדוד _l__e__dâvid_. In the original title there is no intheation, as in Psalms 3:1; Psalms 4:1; Psalms 7;...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    In the preceding Psalm the Psalmist found relief and hope in the presence of high-handed iniquity by the contemplation of the inexhaustible lovingkindness of God. Here he assumes the character of a te...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 seat (a-27) Or 'in the company.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XXXVII. This psalm is mainly composed of quotations and adaptations from older writings, especially the Book of Proverbs (see notes _passim_)_,_ which are strung together with no other art than that s...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2962. B.C. 1042._ The design of this Psalm, which was written by David in his old age, is to vindicate the providence of God, and satisfy the minds of men with respect to the seeming inequality...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * David persuades to patience and confidence in God, by the state of the godly and of the wicked....

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    HEADING. A Psalm of David. This Psalm is another one that is based on the Hebrew alphabet, with each stanza beginning with a different letter commencing at aleph, and follows a 6 6 5 5 pattern (22 l...

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