Psalms 37:20

“But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.”

"But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away." - Psalms 37:20
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What does Psalms 37:20 mean?

Psalm 37:20 "But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away." The 37th psalm is a beautifully poetic and deeply spiritual passage that provides words of wisdom and comfort to those who…

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The Consuming Fate of the Wicked: A Reflection on Psalms 37:20

Psalm 37 serves as a poignant reminder of the contrasts between the righteous and the wicked. In verse 20, we encounter a particularly stark warning: "But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they…

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A Prayer for Justice and Divine Protection

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You with a heart full of reverence and gratitude for Your infinite wisdom and justice. Your word in Psalm 37:20 echoes profoundly in our lives, reminding us that, "But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the…

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Psalms 37:20 - "But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away."
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Psalms 37:11 - "But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace."
Psalms 37:37 - "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace."
Psalms 37:7
"Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils," - Psalms 106:37
"For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous." - Psalms 37:17
"The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever." - Psalms 37:18
"And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase." - Psalms 107:37
"For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb." - Psalms 37:2
Psalms 37:32 - "The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him."
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."
"For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off." - Psalms 37:22
"The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way." - Psalms 37:23
Psalms 106:37 - "Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils,"
Psalms 37:17 - "For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous."
Psalms 37:26 - "He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed."
Psalms 37:27 - "Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore."
Psalms 37:18 - "The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever."
Psalms 37:39 - "But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble."
Psalms 37:29 - "The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever."
"And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday." - Psalms 37:6
Psalms 37:30 - "The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment."
Psalms 37:15 - "Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken."
"Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace." - Psalms 37:37
Psalms 37:21 - "The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth."
Psalms 37:19 - "They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied."
Psalms 89:37 - "It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah."
Psalms 78:37 - "For their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in his covenant."