Psalms 37:6

Psalms 37:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
• New International Version (NIV)He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.
• English Standard Version (ESV)He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday.
• New King James Version (NKJV)He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, And your justice as the noonday.

Context of Psalms 37:6

4Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. 5Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun. 7Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. 8Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm.

Psalms 37:6 word by word

וְהוֹצִ֣יא כָא֣וֹר צִדְקֶ֑ךָ וּ֝מִשְׁפָּטֶ֗ךָ כַּֽצָּהֳרָֽיִם׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And he shall bring forthיָצָאyâtsâ' · to come out: sendH3318
• thy righteousnessצֶ֫דֶקtsedeq · righteousnessH6664
• as the lightאוֹר'ôr · lightH216
• and thy judgmentמִשְׁפָּטmishpâţ · justiceH4941
• as the noondayצֹ֫הַרtsôhar · middayH6672

Cross-references for Psalms 37:6

• Psalms 31:20You hide them in the shelter of your presence, safe from those who conspire against them. You shelter them in your presence, far from accusing tongues.
• Isaiah 54:17But in that coming day no weapon turned against you will succeed. You will silence every voice raised up to accuse you. These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the Lord; their vindication will come from me. I, the Lord, have spoken!
• Micah 7:8Do not gloat over me, my enemies! For though I fall, I will rise again. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.
• 1 Corinthians 4:5So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time—before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due.
• Job 11:17Your life will be brighter than the noonday. Even darkness will be as bright as morning.
• Malachi 3:18Then you will again see the difference between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.”
• Matthew 13:43Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father’s Kingdom. Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand!

Commentaries on Psalms 37:6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6Thy righteousness as the light - As God said in the beginning, "Let there be light, and there was light;" so he shall say, Let thy innocence appear, and it will appear as suddenly and as evident as the light was at the beginning.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light - That is, if you are slandered; if your character is assailed, and seems for the thee to be under a cloud; if reproach comes upon you from the devices of wicked people in such a way that you cannot meet it - then, if you will commit the case to God, he will protect your character, and will cause the clouds to disperse, and all to be as clear in reference to your character and the motives of your…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6Justice occurs when the Lord’s will triumphs and the godly experience his rescue (Isaiah 45:8; 51:5–6; 58:8, 10–11).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-401-2. The general sentiment of the whole Psalm is expressed. The righteous need not be vexed by the prosperity of the wicked; for it is transient, and their destiny undesirable.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 37:6

• Blessing

In the dictionaries

• Cease
• Commit
• Consume
• Cut
• Forsake
• Mark
• Poetry
• Trust
• Wisdom
• Wise

Commentaries on Psalms 37

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings