Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In times of disaster they will not wither; in days of famine they will enjoy plenty. New Living Translation They will not be disgraced in hard times; even in famine they will have more than enough. English Standard Version they are not put to shame in evil times; in the days of famine they have abundance. Berean Standard Bible In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied. King James Bible They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. New King James Version They shall not be ashamed in the evil time, And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. New American Standard Bible They will not be ashamed in the time of evil, And in the days of famine they will have plenty. NASB 1995 They will not be ashamed in the time of evil, And in the days of famine they will have abundance. NASB 1977 They will not be ashamed in the time of evil; And in the days of famine they will have abundance. Legacy Standard Bible They will not be ashamed in the time of evil, And in the days of famine they will be satisfied. Amplified Bible They will not be ashamed in the time of evil, And in the days of famine they will have plenty and be satisfied. Christian Standard Bible They will not be disgraced in times of adversity; they will be satisfied in days of hunger. Holman Christian Standard Bible They will not be disgraced in times of adversity; they will be satisfied in days of hunger. American Standard Version They shall not be put to shame in the time of evil; And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. Contemporary English Version They won't be in trouble when times are bad, and they will have plenty when food is scarce. English Revised Version They shall not be ashamed in the time of evil: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. GOD'S WORD® Translation They will not be put to shame in trying times. Even in times of famine they will be satisfied. Good News Translation They will not suffer when times are bad; they will have enough in time of famine. International Standard Version They will not experience shame in times of trouble; in times of famine they will have plenty. Majority Standard Bible In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied. NET Bible They will not be ashamed when hard times come; when famine comes they will have enough to eat. New Heart English Bible They shall not be disappointed in the time of evil. In the days of famine they shall be satisfied. Webster's Bible Translation They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. World English Bible They shall not be disappointed in the time of evil. In the days of famine they shall be satisfied. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThey are not ashamed in a time of evil, "" And they are satisfied in days of famine. Young's Literal Translation They are not ashamed in a time of evil, And in days of famine they are satisfied. Smith's Literal Translation They shall not be ashamed in the time of evil, and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey shall not be confounded in the evil time; and in the days of famine they shall be filled : Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible They will not be ashamed when times are bad; in days of famine they will be satisfied. New Revised Standard Version they are not put to shame in evil times, in the days of famine they have abundance. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey shall not be ashamed in the evil time; and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they will not be ashamed in the evil time and in days of famine they will be satisfied. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917They shall not be ashamed in the time of evil; And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. Brenton Septuagint Translation They shall not be ashamed in an evil time; and in days of famine they shall be satisfied. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong…18The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever. 19In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied. 20But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away.… Cross References Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Matthew 6:31-33 Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ / For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. / But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Isaiah 33:16 he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured. Proverbs 10:3 The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked. 2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. Psalm 34:10 Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. Matthew 6:25-26 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? / Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Luke 12:29-31 And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it. / For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. / But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you. Job 5:20 In famine He will redeem you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword. Psalm 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. 1 Timothy 6:17 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. Psalm 33:18-19 Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion / to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Treasury of Scripture They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. in the evil Ecclesiastes 9:12 For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them. Amos 5:13 Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time. Micah 2:3 Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, against this family do I devise an evil, from which ye shall not remove your necks; neither shall ye go haughtily: for this time is evil. days Psalm 33:19 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. Job 5:20-22 In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword… Proverbs 10:3 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. Jump to Previous Abundance Ashamed Disappointed Disaster Enjoy Enough Evil Famine Food Need Plenty Satisfied Shame Shamed Time Times WitherJump to Next Abundance Ashamed Disappointed Disaster Enjoy Enough Evil Famine Food Need Plenty Satisfied Shame Shamed Time Times WitherPsalm 37 1. David persuades to patience and confidence in God, 12. by the different estate of the godly and the wicked In the time of evil they will not be ashamed This phrase suggests a period of moral or societal decline, often seen throughout biblical history. The "time of evil" can be likened to periods of judgment or testing, such as the Babylonian exile or the trials faced by the early church. The assurance that the righteous "will not be ashamed" implies divine protection and vindication. This echoes the promise found in Romans 8:1, where there is no condemnation for those in Christ. The concept of not being ashamed also connects to the idea of standing firm in faith, as seen in Ephesians 6:13, where believers are encouraged to put on the full armor of God to withstand evil days. and in the days of famine they will be satisfied Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 37, King David, is traditionally understood to have written this psalm. He was a man after God's own heart and experienced many trials and triumphs throughout his life. 2. The Righteous This psalm addresses the righteous, those who follow God's ways and trust in Him. They are contrasted with the wicked throughout the chapter. 3. The Wicked Those who oppose God and His people, often prospering temporarily but ultimately facing judgment. 4. Time of Evil Refers to periods of adversity or moral decline, where the righteous may face challenges or persecution. 5. Days of Famine Symbolic of times of scarcity or need, whether physical, spiritual, or emotional. Teaching Points Trust in God's ProvisionThe righteous are assured of God's provision even in difficult times. This calls for a deep trust in God's faithfulness and His ability to meet our needs. Confidence in Adversity Believers are encouraged to remain confident and unashamed during times of evil, knowing that God is their protector and provider. Spiritual Satisfaction The satisfaction mentioned is not just physical but also spiritual. In times of spiritual famine, God provides nourishment through His Word and Spirit. Contrast with the Wicked The psalm contrasts the temporary prosperity of the wicked with the enduring provision for the righteous, encouraging believers to focus on eternal rewards. Living Righteously This verse encourages believers to live righteously, trusting that God will honor their faithfulness even when circumstances seem dire.Verse 19. - They shall not be ashamed in the evil times. If they fall into adversity, it will not cause them to feel shame. They will know that they are not being punished for evil-doing, but that God is trying them and purifying them (Job 36:8-11). And in the days of famine they shall he satisfied (comp. Psalm 33:19). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In the timeבְּעֵ֣ת (bə·‘êṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 6256: Time, now, when of evil רָעָ֑ה (rā·‘āh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil they will not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no be ashamed, יֵ֭בֹשׁוּ (yê·ḇō·šū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed and in the days וּבִימֵ֖י (ū·ḇî·mê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3117: A day of famine רְעָב֣וֹן (rə·‘ā·ḇō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7459: Hunger, lack of food, famine they will be satisfied. יִשְׂבָּֽעוּ׃ (yiś·bā·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7646: To be sated, satisfied or surfeited Links Psalm 37:19 NIVPsalm 37:19 NLT Psalm 37:19 ESV Psalm 37:19 NASB Psalm 37:19 KJV Psalm 37:19 BibleApps.com Psalm 37:19 Biblia Paralela Psalm 37:19 Chinese Bible Psalm 37:19 French Bible Psalm 37:19 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 37:19 They shall not be disappointed (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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