Psalms 37:21

The wicked must borrow and cannot pay back, but the righteous is lavish and gives.

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In The King James Version

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.

In Context

20Because the wicked will perish: but the foes of the Lord, like a brand in the oven, will vanish, like smoke they will vanish.

22For those blest by the Lord inherit the land, while those whom he curses will be cut off.

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Cross References

Psalms 112:5It is well with those who show pity and lend, who support all their affairs upon justice.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:8-21

Exhortations and Promises. 7 Rest in the Lord , and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. 8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. 9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord , they shall inherit the earth. 10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. 11 But the meek shall… Read the whole commentary →

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