Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
destined to disappear
Psalm 37:20 Psalm 37:20 But the wicked will perish; Yahveh’s enemies, like the glory of the pastures, will disappear– they will disappear like smoke. destined to disappear A pasture looks beautiful and limitless, but it is eventually consumed by hungry … Continue reading
Faith that outlasts bad times
Psalm 37:18-19 Psalm 37:18 Yahveh watches over the blameless all their days, and their inheritance will last permanently. Psalm 37:19 They will not be disgraced in times of adversity; they will be satisfied in days of hunger. Faith that outlasts … Continue reading
the little is better
Psalm 37:16-17 Psalm 37:16 The little that the righteous person has is better than the abundance of many wicked people Psalm 37:17 because the arms of the wicked will be broken, but Yahveh supports the righteous. the little is … Continue reading
locked and loaded
Psalm 37:14-15 Psalm 37:14 The wicked have drawn the sword and strung the bow to bring down the poor and needy and to slaughter those whose journey is upright. Psalm 37:15 Their swords will enter their own hearts, and … Continue reading
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the day of reckoning is coming
Psalm 37:12-13 Psalm 37:12 The wicked person schemes against the righteous and gnashes his teeth at him. Psalm 37:13 The Lord laughs at him because he sees that his day is coming. the day of reckoning is coming The … Continue reading
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not be there
Psalm 37:10-11 Psalm 37:10 A little while, and the wicked person will be no more; though you look out for him, he will not be there. Psalm 37:11 But the humble will inherit the land and will enjoy abundant … Continue reading
giving up my rage
Psalm 37:8-9 Psalm 37:8 Refrain from anger and give up your rage; do not be furious – it can only bring harm Psalm 37:9 because evildoers will be destroyed, but those who put their hope in Yahveh will inherit … Continue reading
my journey in his hands
Psalm 37:5-7 Psalm 37:5 Commit your journey to Yahveh; trust in him, and he will act, Psalm 37:6 making your righteousness shine like the dawn, your justice like the noonday. Psalm 37:7 Be silent before Yahveh and wait expectantly for … Continue reading
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trust and enjoy
Psalm 37:3-4 Psalm 37:3 Trust in Yahveh and do what is good; dwell in the land and live securely. Psalm 37:4 Enjoy Yahveh, and he will give you your heart’s desires. trust and enjoy The previous section warned that … Continue reading
deceptive plants
Psalm 37:1-2 Psalm 37:11 Do not be furious because of evildoers; do not envy those who do wrong Psalm 37:2 because they are cut off quickly like grass and wilt like tender green plants. deceptive plants When we encounter … Continue reading
