Psalms 37:17 bbe — For the arms of the evil-doers will be broken: but the Lord is the support of the good.

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"For the arms of the evil-doers will be broken: but the Lord is the support of the good."

— Psalms 37:17, Bible in Basic English

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“For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the Lord upholdeth the righteous.”
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Psalms 37 — Context

The evil-doers have taken out their swords, their bows are bent; for crushing the poor, and to put to death those who are upright in their ways.

But their swords will be turned into their hearts, and their bows will be broken.

The little which the good man has is better than the wealth of evil-doers.

For the arms of the evil-doers will be broken: but the Lord is the support of the good.

The days of the upright are numbered by the Lord, and their heritage will be for ever.

They will not be shamed in the evil time, and in the days when all are in need of food they will have enough.

But the wrongdoers will come to destruction, and the haters of the Lord will be like the fat of lambs, they will be burned up; they will go up in smoke, and never again be seen.

Psalms 37:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 37:17 say?

Psalms 37:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For the arms of the evil-doers will be broken: but the Lord is the support of the good.”

Where is Psalms 37:17 in the Bible?

Psalms 37:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 37, verse 17.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 37:17.

What translation should I read Psalms 37:17 in?

Psalms 37:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 37:17?

Psalms 37:17 reads (BBE): “For the arms of the evil-doers will be broken: but the Lord is the support of the good.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 37:17 bbe — For the arms of the evil-doers will be broken: but the Lord is the support of the good.

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