Psalms 37:20 nasb — But the wicked will perish; And the enemies of the LORD will be like the glory of the pastures, They vanish--like smoke…

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"But the wicked will perish; And the enemies of the LORD will be like the glory of the pastures, They vanish--like smoke they vanish away."

— Psalms 37:20, NASB

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Psalms 37 — Context

17

For the arms of the wicked will be broken, But the LORD sustains the righteous.

18

The LORD knows the days of the blameless, And their inheritance will be forever.

19

They will not be ashamed in the time of evil, And in the days of famine they will have abundance.

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But the wicked will perish; And the enemies of the LORD will be like the glory of the pastures, They vanish--like smoke they vanish away.

21

The wicked borrows and does not pay back, But the righteous is gracious and gives.

22

For those blessed by Him will inherit the land, But those cursed by Him will be cut off.

23

The steps of a man are established by the LORD, And He delights in his way.

Psalms 37:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 37:20 say?
Psalms 37:20 in the NASB reads: “But the wicked will perish; And the enemies of the LORD will be like the glory of the pastures, They vanish--like smoke they vanish away.”
Where is Psalms 37:20 in the Bible?
Psalms 37:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 37, verse 20.
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 37:20.
What translation should I read Psalms 37:20 in?
Psalms 37:20 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 37:20?
Psalms 37:20 reads (NASB): “But the wicked will perish; And the enemies of the LORD will be like the glory of the pastures, They vanish--like smoke they vanish away.” 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.
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