Psalms 34:21

“Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.”

"Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate." - Psalms 34:21
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What does Psalms 34:21 mean?

Psalm 34:21 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate." This verse is part of Psalm 34, which is a song of praise and thanksgiving. The psalm is attributed to David and was composed when he…

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The Inevitable Consequence of Wickedness

**Introduction** As believers, we often find ourselves grappling with the realities of a world filled with strife, injustice, and brutality. However, Psalm 34:21 reminds us of a fundamental truth—one that provides both warning and comfort. The verse states, "Evil shall slay the…

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A Prayer for Justice and Righteousness

O Lord God Almighty, We come before Your throne of grace this day, bringing our hearts to You in search of wisdom and understanding. We humbly reflect upon the profound truth found in the holy scriptures, particularly in Psalms 34:21, which states, "Evil shall slay the wicked…

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Psalms 34:21 - "Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate."
Psalms 104:34 KJVA (34) My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.
Psalms 34:18
Psalms 34:18
"They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them:" - Psalms 106:34
Psalms 136:21 - "And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:"
"He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken." - Psalms 34:20
Psalms 37:34 - "Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it."
"The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit." - Psalms 34:18
"O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him." - Psalms 34:8
Psalms 105:34 - "He spake, and the locusts came, and caterpillers, and that without number,"
"O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together." - Psalms 34:3
Psalms 103:21 - "Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure."
Psalms 34:5 - "They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed."
Psalms 34:20 - "He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken."
Psalms 34:14 - "Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it."
Psalms 107:34 - "A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein."
Psalms 104:34 KJVA (34) My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.
Psalms 34:15 - "The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry."
Psalms 34:18 - "The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."
Psalms 34:8 - "O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him."
Psalms 34:19 - "Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all."
Psalms 106:34 - "They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them:"
Psalms 104:34 - "My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD."
Psalms 104:34 KJVA (34) My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.
Psalms 34:17 - "The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles."
"What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?" - Psalms 34:12
Psalms 89:34 - "My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips."
Psalms 18:34 - "He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms."