Psalm 37:19
New International Version
In times of disaster they will not wither; in days of famine they will enjoy plenty.

New Living Translation
They will not be disgraced in hard times; even in famine they will have more than enough.

English Standard Version
they are not put to shame in evil times; in the days of famine they have abundance.

Berean Standard Bible
In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.

King James Bible
They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

New King James Version
They shall not be ashamed in the evil time, And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

New American Standard Bible
They will not be ashamed in the time of evil, And in the days of famine they will have plenty.

NASB 1995
They will not be ashamed in the time of evil, And in the days of famine they will have abundance.

NASB 1977
They will not be ashamed in the time of evil; And in the days of famine they will have abundance.

Legacy Standard Bible
They will not be ashamed in the time of evil, And in the days of famine they will be satisfied.

Amplified Bible
They will not be ashamed in the time of evil, And in the days of famine they will have plenty and be satisfied.

Christian Standard Bible
They will not be disgraced in times of adversity; they will be satisfied in days of hunger.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They will not be disgraced in times of adversity; they will be satisfied in days of hunger.

American Standard Version
They shall not be put to shame in the time of evil; And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

Contemporary English Version
They won't be in trouble when times are bad, and they will have plenty when food is scarce.

English Revised Version
They shall not be ashamed in the time of evil: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They will not be put to shame in trying times. Even in times of famine they will be satisfied.

Good News Translation
They will not suffer when times are bad; they will have enough in time of famine.

International Standard Version
They will not experience shame in times of trouble; in times of famine they will have plenty.

Majority Standard Bible
In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.

NET Bible
They will not be ashamed when hard times come; when famine comes they will have enough to eat.

New Heart English Bible
They shall not be disappointed in the time of evil. In the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

Webster's Bible Translation
They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

World English Bible
They shall not be disappointed in the time of evil. In the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
They are not ashamed in a time of evil, "" And they are satisfied in days of famine.

Young's Literal Translation
They are not ashamed in a time of evil, And in days of famine they are satisfied.

Smith's Literal Translation
They shall not be ashamed in the time of evil, and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They shall not be confounded in the evil time; and in the days of famine they shall be filled :

Catholic Public Domain Version
They will not be confounded in an evil time; and in days of famine, they will be satisfied:

New American Bible
They will not be ashamed when times are bad; in days of famine they will be satisfied.

New Revised Standard Version
they are not put to shame in evil times, in the days of famine they have abundance.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
They shall not be ashamed in the evil time; and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they will not be ashamed in the evil time and in days of famine they will be satisfied.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
They shall not be ashamed in the time of evil; And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
They shall not be ashamed in an evil time; and in days of famine they shall be satisfied.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong
18The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever. 19In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied. 20But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away.…

Cross References
Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Matthew 6:31-33
Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ / For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. / But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Isaiah 33:16
he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.

Proverbs 10:3
The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked.

2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Psalm 34:10
Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

Matthew 6:25-26
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? / Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

Luke 12:29-31
And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it. / For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. / But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you.

Job 5:20
In famine He will redeem you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword.

Psalm 23:1
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

1 Timothy 6:17
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.

Psalm 33:18-19
Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion / to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.

1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.


Treasury of Scripture

They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

in the evil

Ecclesiastes 9:12
For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.

Amos 5:13
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.

Micah 2:3
Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, against this family do I devise an evil, from which ye shall not remove your necks; neither shall ye go haughtily: for this time is evil.

days

Psalm 33:19
To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.

Job 5:20-22
In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword…

Proverbs 10:3
The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.

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Psalm 37
1. David persuades to patience and confidence in God,
12. by the different estate of the godly and the wicked














In the time of evil
This phrase refers to periods of moral decline or adversity. The Hebrew word for "evil" is "רָעָה" (ra'ah), which can denote calamity or distress. Historically, the people of Israel faced numerous "times of evil," such as invasions, famines, and spiritual apostasy. The assurance here is that the righteous will not be put to shame during such times. This reflects God's protective nature, as seen throughout the Old Testament, where He consistently shields His faithful from ultimate disgrace.

they will not be ashamed
The Hebrew word "בּוֹשׁ" (bosh) means to be put to shame or to be disappointed. In a biblical context, shame often results from unmet expectations or failure. However, this verse promises that the righteous will not experience such shame. This assurance is rooted in the covenantal faithfulness of God, who honors those who trust in Him. Theologically, this points to the ultimate vindication of the righteous, a theme echoed in the New Testament, where believers are assured of their standing before God through Christ.

and in the days of famine
"Famine" in Hebrew is "רָעָב" (ra'av), a severe scarcity of food that often symbolizes divine judgment or testing. Throughout biblical history, famines were significant events that tested the faith and resilience of God's people. For instance, the account of Joseph in Genesis illustrates how God can use famine to fulfill His purposes and provide for His people. This phrase reassures believers that even in dire circumstances, God's provision remains steadfast.

they will be satisfied
The Hebrew word "שָׂבַע" (sava) means to be filled or to have enough. This promise of satisfaction is not merely physical but also spiritual, indicating a deep contentment that comes from reliance on God. In times of scarcity, the righteous are assured of God's provision, reminiscent of the manna provided to the Israelites in the wilderness. This satisfaction is a testament to God's ability to meet the needs of His people, reinforcing the theme of divine faithfulness and care.

Verse 19. - They shall not be ashamed in the evil times. If they fall into adversity, it will not cause them to feel shame. They will know that they are not being punished for evil-doing, but that God is trying them and purifying them (Job 36:8-11). And in the days of famine they shall he satisfied (comp. Psalm 33:19).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
In the time
בְּעֵ֣ת (bə·‘êṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 6256: Time, now, when

of evil
רָעָ֑ה (rā·‘āh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7451: Bad, evil

they will not
לֹֽא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

be ashamed,
יֵ֭בֹשׁוּ (yê·ḇō·šū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed

and in the days
וּבִימֵ֖י (ū·ḇî·mê)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3117: A day

of famine
רְעָב֣וֹן (rə·‘ā·ḇō·wn)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7459: Hunger, lack of food, famine

they will be satisfied.
יִשְׂבָּֽעוּ׃ (yiś·bā·‘ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7646: To be sated, satisfied or surfeited


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