Psalm 37:40
New International Version
The LORD helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him.

New Living Translation
The LORD helps them, rescuing them from the wicked. He saves them, and they find shelter in him.

English Standard Version
The LORD helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him.

Berean Standard Bible
The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.

King James Bible
And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.

New King James Version
And the LORD shall help them and deliver them; He shall deliver them from the wicked, And save them, Because they trust in Him.

New American Standard Bible
The LORD helps them and rescues them; He rescues them from the wicked and saves them, Because they take refuge in Him.

NASB 1995
The LORD helps them and delivers them; He delivers them from the wicked and saves them, Because they take refuge in Him.

NASB 1977
And the LORD helps them, and delivers them; He delivers them from the wicked, and saves them, Because they take refuge in Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
Yahweh helps them and protects them; He protects them from the wicked and saves them, Because they take refuge in Him.

Amplified Bible
The LORD helps them and rescues them; He rescues them from the wicked and saves them, Because they take refuge in Him.

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD helps and delivers them; he will deliver them from the wicked and will save them because they take refuge in him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD helps and delivers them; He will deliver them from the wicked and will save them because they take refuge in Him.

American Standard Version
And Jehovah helpeth them, and rescueth them; He rescueth them from the wicked, and saveth them, Because they have taken refuge in him.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD helps his people and saves them from the wicked because they run to him.

English Revised Version
And the LORD helpeth them, and rescueth them: he rescueth them from the wicked, and saveth them, because they have taken refuge in him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD helps them and rescues them. He rescues them from wicked people. He saves them because they have taken refuge in him.

Good News Translation
He helps them and rescues them; he saves them from the wicked, because they go to him for protection.

International Standard Version
The LORD helps and delivers them; he will deliver them from the wicked, and he will save them because they have sought refuge in him.

Majority Standard Bible
The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.

NET Bible
The LORD helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from evil men and delivers them, for they seek his protection.

New Heart English Bible
And the LORD helps them, and rescues them. He rescues them from the wicked, and saves them, Because they have taken refuge in him.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD will help them, and deliver them: he will deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.

World English Bible
Yahweh helps them and rescues them. He rescues them from the wicked and saves them, because they have taken refuge in him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH helps them and delivers them, "" He delivers them from the wicked, "" And saves them, "" Because they trusted in Him!

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah doth help them and deliver them, He delivereth them from the wicked, And saveth them, Because they trusted in Him!

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah shall help them, and he will deliver them: he will deliver them from the unjust, and he will save them, for they trusted in him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord will help them and deliver them : and he will rescue them from the wicked, and save them, because they have hoped in him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord will help them and free them. And he will rescue them from sinners and save them, because they have hoped in him.

New American Bible
The LORD helps and rescues them, rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in him.

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from the wicked, and saves them, because they take refuge in him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the LORD shall help them and deliver them; he shall deliver them from the wicked and save them, because they trust in him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH is a helper for them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them because they hope in him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD helpeth them, and delivereth them; He delivereth them from the wicked, and saveth them, Because they have taken refuge in Him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: and he shall rescue them from sinners, and save them, because they have hoped in him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong
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.

Nahum 1:7
The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.

Psalm 91:14-16
“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him. / When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. / With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”

Psalm 34:17
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.

Psalm 50:15
Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”

Psalm 145:18-19
The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. / He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.

Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

2 Samuel 22:2-3
He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. / My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.

Isaiah 25:4
For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall,

Matthew 11:28-30
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

John 10:28-29
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.

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.

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

2 Corinthians 1:10
He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,


Treasury of Scripture

And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.

the Lord

Isaiah 31:5
As birds flying, so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it.

Isaiah 46:4
And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.

Daniel 3:17,28
If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king…

from

Psalm 17:13
Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:

Psalm 27:2
When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

1 John 2:13,14
I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father…

because

Psalm 22:4,5
Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them…

1 Chronicles 5:20
And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in 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 LORD helps them
This phrase emphasizes the divine assistance that God provides to the righteous. The Hebrew root for "helps" is "עָזַר" (azar), which conveys the idea of surrounding, protecting, and aiding. In the historical context of ancient Israel, the people often faced adversities and threats from surrounding nations. This assurance of divine help would have been a source of immense comfort and strength. Theologically, it underscores the belief that God is actively involved in the lives of His people, offering support and guidance in times of need.

and delivers them
The word "delivers" comes from the Hebrew "פָּלַט" (palat), meaning to escape or be rescued. This term is often used in the context of being saved from danger or distress. In the scriptural narrative, God’s deliverance is a recurring theme, seen in accounts like the Exodus, where God delivers the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. This phrase reassures believers that God not only helps but also provides a way out of difficult situations, affirming His role as a savior and protector.

He rescues them from the wicked
The term "rescues" is derived from the Hebrew "נָצַל" (natsal), which means to snatch away or save. This phrase highlights the ongoing battle between the righteous and the wicked, a common theme in the Psalms. Historically, the Israelites often found themselves oppressed by wicked rulers or nations. This assurance of rescue from the wicked reinforces the idea that God is just and will ultimately vindicate His people, protecting them from those who seek to harm them.

and saves them
"Saves" in Hebrew is "יָשַׁע" (yasha), which is also the root of the name "Jesus," meaning "The LORD is salvation." This word carries a deep theological significance, pointing to the ultimate salvation that God provides. In the broader biblical narrative, salvation is not only about physical deliverance but also spiritual redemption. This phrase assures believers of God’s comprehensive salvation, encompassing both temporal and eternal aspects.

because they take refuge in Him
The phrase "take refuge" comes from the Hebrew "חָסָה" (chasah), meaning to seek shelter or trust. In ancient times, cities had strongholds or places of refuge where people could flee for safety. Spiritually, this imagery conveys the idea of trusting in God as a safe haven amidst life’s storms. It emphasizes the relationship between God and His people, where trust and faith in Him result in His protection and deliverance. This phrase encourages believers to rely on God, reinforcing the promise that those who seek Him will find safety and security.

Verse 40. - And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them; he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him. The ground of God's favour towards the righteous, and the ground moreover of their righteousness itself (ver. 3), is their trust in him. Trusting in him, they have taken his Law for their rule of life, and made it their constant endeavour to serve and please him.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The LORD
יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

helps
וַֽיַּעְזְרֵ֥ם (way·ya‘·zə·rêm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5826: To surround, protect, aid

and delivers them;
וַֽיְפַ֫לְּטֵ֥ם (way·p̄al·lə·ṭêm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6403: To slip out, escape, to deliver

He rescues
יְפַלְּטֵ֣ם (yə·p̄al·lə·ṭêm)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6403: To slip out, escape, to deliver

and saves them
וְיוֹשִׁיעֵ֑ם (wə·yō·wō·šî·‘êm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor

from the wicked,
מֵ֭רְשָׁעִים (mê·rə·šā·‘îm)
Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person

because
כִּי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

they take refuge
חָ֥סוּ (ḥā·sū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 2620: To flee for, protection, to confide in

in Him.
בֽוֹ׃ (ḇōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew


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