Psalms 37:36 net — But then one passes by, and suddenly they have disappeared! I looked for them, but they could not be found.

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"But then one passes by, and suddenly they have disappeared! I looked for them, but they could not be found."

— Psalms 37:36, NET Bible

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Psalms 37 — Context

33

But the LORD does not surrender the godly, or allow them to be condemned in a court of law.

34

Rely on the LORD! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men.

35

I have seen ruthless evil men growing in influence, like a green tree grows in its native soil.

36

But then one passes by, and suddenly they have disappeared! I looked for them, but they could not be found.

37

Take note of the one who has integrity! Observe the upright! For the one who promotes peace has a future.

38

Sinful rebels are totally destroyed; evil men have no future.

39

But the LORD delivers the godly; he protects them in times of trouble.

Psalms 37:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 37:36 say?
Psalms 37:36 in the NET Bible reads: “But then one passes by, and suddenly they have disappeared! I looked for them, but they could not be found.”
Where is Psalms 37:36 in the Bible?
Psalms 37:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 37, verse 36.
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 37:36.
What translation should I read Psalms 37:36 in?
Psalms 37:36 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 37:36?
Psalms 37:36 reads (NET): “But then one passes by, and suddenly they have disappeared! I looked for them, but they could not be found.” 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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