Psalms 37:17

Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 37

“For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.”Psalms 37:17

What Does Psalms 37:17 Mean?

Psalms 37:17 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 37, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Psalms 37:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Isaiah 41:10“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”Psalms 63:8“My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.”Psalms 145:14“The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.”Job 5:12“He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.”Isaiah 42:1“Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.”Psalms 37:24“Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.”Psalms 119:116“Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.”Psalms 51:12“Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.”Jude 1:24“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,”Psalms 10:15“Break thou the arm of the wicked and the evil man: seek out his wickedness till thou find none.”Job 38:15“And from the wicked their light is withholden, and the high arm shall be broken.”Psalms 41:12“And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.”Ezekiel 30:21“Son of man, I have broken the arm of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and, lo, it shall not be bound up to be healed, to put a roller to bind it, to make it strong to hold the sword.”Psalms 73:23“Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.”1 Corinthians 1:8“Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.”1 Samuel 2:4“The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.”Ezekiel 30:22“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and will break his arms, the strong, and that which was broken; and I will cause the sword to fall out of his hand.”Romans 14:4“Who art thou that judgest another man’s servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.”1 Samuel 2:31“Behold, the days come, that I will cut off thine arm, and the arm of thy father’s house, that there shall not be an old man in thine house.”Job 22:9“Thou hast sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been broken.”

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