Psalms 37:17

"Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked."

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes that true righteousness brings contentment and value far greater than material wealth possessed by those who are wicked. It suggests that spiritual integrity yields lasting satisfaction, surpassing the temporary gains of the ungodly.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

For the arms of the wicked shall be broken -See the notes atPsalms 10:15. The “arm” is the instrument by which we accomplish a purpose; and the meaning here is, that that will be broken on which the wicked rely, or, in other words, that their plans will fail, and that they will be disappointed - as a man is rendered helpless whose arms are broken. Compare the notes atJob 38:15. But the Lord upholdeth the righteous -The Lord will sustain and strengthen him. While the plans of the wicked will be defeated, while they themselves will be overthrown, and fail to accomplish their purposes of wickedness, the Lord will uphold the righteous, and enable them fully to carry out their plans.

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