19 They shall not be confounded in the perilous time, and in the days of famine they shall have [a]enough.

20 But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shall be consumed as the [b]fat of lambs: even with the smoke shall they consume away.

21 The wicked borroweth and payeth not again: but the righteous is merciful and [c]giveth.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 37:19 For God will give them contented minds: and that which shall be necessary.
  2. Psalm 37:20 They shall vanish away suddenly, for they are fed for the day of slaughter.
  3. Psalm 37:21 God so furnisheth him with his blessings, that he is able to help others.

19 In times of disaster they will not wither;
    in days of famine they will enjoy plenty.

20 But the wicked will perish:(A)
    Though the Lord’s enemies are like the flowers of the field,
    they will be consumed, they will go up in smoke.(B)

21 The wicked borrow and do not repay,
    but the righteous give generously;(C)

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