Psalm 37:39
New International Version
The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD; he is their stronghold in time of trouble.

New Living Translation
The LORD rescues the godly; he is their fortress in times of trouble.

English Standard Version
The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; he is their stronghold in the time of trouble.

Berean Standard Bible
The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble.

King James Bible
But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.

New King James Version
But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their strength in the time of trouble.

New American Standard Bible
But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their strength in time of trouble.

NASB 1995
But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their strength in time of trouble.

NASB 1977
But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their strength in time of trouble.

Legacy Standard Bible
But the salvation of the righteous is from Yahweh; He is their strength in time of distress.

Amplified Bible
But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their refuge and stronghold in the time of trouble.

Christian Standard Bible
The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD, their refuge in a time of distress.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD, their refuge in a time of distress.

American Standard Version
But the salvation of the righteous is of Jehovah; He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD protects his people, and they can come to him in times of trouble.

English Revised Version
But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strong hold in the time of trouble.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The victory for righteous people comes from the LORD. He is their fortress in times of trouble.

Good News Translation
The LORD saves the righteous and protects them in times of trouble.

International Standard Version
But deliverance for the righteous one comes from the LORD; he is their strength in times of distress.

Majority Standard Bible
The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble.

NET Bible
But the LORD delivers the godly; he protects them in times of trouble.

New Heart English Bible
The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.

Webster's Bible Translation
But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.

World English Bible
But the salvation of the righteous is from Yahweh. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the salvation of the righteous [is] from YHWH, "" Their strong place in a time of adversity.

Young's Literal Translation
And the salvation of the righteous is from Jehovah, Their strong place in a time of adversity.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the salvation of the just is from Jehovah: their strength in time of straits.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But the salvation of the just is from the Lord, and he is their protector in the time of trouble.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But the salvation of the just is from the Lord, and he is their protector in time of tribulation.

New American Bible
The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD, their refuge in a time of distress.

New Revised Standard Version
The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; he is their refuge in the time of trouble.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But the Saviour of the righteous is the LORD; he will help them in time of trouble.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH is The Savior of the righteous; he is a helper for them in the time of trouble.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD; He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord; and he is their defender in the time of affliction.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong
38But the transgressors will all be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off. 39The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble. 40The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.…

Cross References
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.

Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

Isaiah 45:17
But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting.

Isaiah 46:4
Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you.

Isaiah 49:25
Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children.

Isaiah 54:17
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 15:20-21
Then I will make you a wall to this people, a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to save and deliver you, declares the LORD. / I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.”

Jeremiah 17:14
Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are my praise.

Jeremiah 30:7
How awful that day will be! None will be like it! It is the time of Jacob’s distress, but he will be saved out of it.

Exodus 14:13-14
But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

2 Samuel 22:31
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

2 Chronicles 20:17
You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”

Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

Psalm 62:1-2
For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him. / He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.


Treasury of Scripture

But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.

salvation

Psalm 3:8
Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

Isaiah 12:2
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

Jonah 2:9
But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.

strength

Psalm 9:9
The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 46:1
To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 91:15
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

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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














The salvation of the righteous
The Hebrew word for "salvation" is "yeshu'ah," which signifies deliverance, rescue, or safety. In the context of the Old Testament, salvation often refers to God's intervention in the lives of His people, delivering them from physical or spiritual peril. The "righteous" are those who live in accordance with God's laws and commandments, seeking to align their lives with His will. This phrase emphasizes that true deliverance and safety come from a divine source, not from human efforts or worldly means. It reassures believers that their ultimate security is found in their relationship with God.

is from the LORD
The name "LORD" in all capital letters is a translation of the Hebrew "YHWH," the sacred and personal name of God revealed to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14). This name signifies God's eternal, self-existent nature and His covenant relationship with His people. The phrase underscores that salvation is not a human achievement but a divine gift. It is a reminder that God is the source of all righteousness and deliverance, and it is He who initiates and completes the work of salvation in the lives of the faithful.

He is their stronghold
The term "stronghold" translates the Hebrew word "ma'oz," which means a place of refuge, a fortress, or a defense. In ancient times, a stronghold was a fortified place where people could retreat for safety during times of war or danger. This imagery conveys the idea of God as a protective fortress for the righteous, offering them security and peace amidst life's challenges. It reflects the biblical theme of God as a refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).

in time of trouble
The phrase "time of trouble" refers to periods of distress, adversity, or hardship. Throughout the Bible, God's people often faced trials and tribulations, whether due to external threats, personal sin, or spiritual warfare. This part of the verse acknowledges the reality of suffering in the life of the believer but also provides assurance that God is present and active during these difficult times. It encourages believers to trust in God's protection and provision, knowing that He is with them even in the darkest moments.

Verse 39. - But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord (comp. Psalm 3:8; Psalm 68:20, etc.). He is their Strength in the time of trouble (see Psalm 18:1; Psalm 46:1, etc.). The last two verses sum up the teaching of the psalm, and indicate its especial object, which was to encourage and sustain the righteous under their trials, by the assurance that they were under the special protection of God, who, whenever trouble threatened, would stand forth as their Strength and Defence, and would ultimately be their "Salvation." The full meaning of this last expression was left obscure, though enough was said to raise the hope that this world was not the end of everything, but rather the beginning.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The salvation
וּתְשׁוּעַ֣ת (ū·ṯə·šū·‘aṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8668: Deliverance, salvation

of the righteous
צַ֭דִּיקִים (ṣad·dî·qîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 6662: Just, righteous

[is] from the LORD;
מֵיְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

[He is] their stronghold
מָֽ֝עוּזָּ֗ם (mā·‘ūz·zām)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4581: A place or means of safety, protection

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

of trouble.
צָרָֽה׃ (ṣā·rāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6869: Tightness, a female rival


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