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Psalms 37:38 nasb — But transgressors will be altogether destroyed; The posterity of the wicked will be cut off.

NASB

"But transgressors will be altogether destroyed; The posterity of the wicked will be cut off."

— Psalms 37:38, NASB

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Psalms 37 — Context

35

I have seen a wicked, violent man Spreading himself like a luxuriant tree in its native soil.

36

Then he passed away, and lo, he was no more; I sought for him, but he could not be found.

37

Mark the blameless man, and behold the upright; For the man of peace will have a posterity.

38

But transgressors will be altogether destroyed; The posterity of the wicked will be cut off.

39

But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their strength in time of trouble.

40

The LORD helps them and delivers them; He delivers them from the wicked and saves them, Because they take refuge in Him.

Psalms 37:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 37:38 say?
Psalms 37:38 in the NASB reads: “But transgressors will be altogether destroyed; The posterity of the wicked will be cut off.”
Where is Psalms 37:38 in the Bible?
Psalms 37:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 37, verse 38.
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 37:38.
What translation should I read Psalms 37:38 in?
Psalms 37:38 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 37:38?
Psalms 37:38 reads (NASB): “But transgressors will be altogether destroyed; The posterity of the wicked will be cut off.” 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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