Psalms 37:40

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

And Jehovah helpeth them, and rescueth them: He rescueth them from the wicked, and saveth them, Because they have taken refuge in him.

Bible in Basic English

And the Lord will be their help, and keep them safe: he will take them out of the hands of the evil-doers, and be their saviour, because they had faith in him.

Free Bible Version

The Lord helps them and rescues them from the wicked. He saves them because they go to him for protection.

Geneva Bible 1599

For the Lord shall helpe them, and deliuer them: he shall deliuer them from the wicked, and shall saue them, because they trust in him.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.

One Unity Resource Bible

Adonai helps them, and rescues them. He rescues them from the wicked, and saves them, Because they have taken refuge in him.

Translation for Translators

Yahweh helps them and saves them; he rescues them from being attacked/harmed by wicked people because they go to him to be protected [MET].

Unlocked Literal Bible

Yahweh helps them and rescues them. He rescues them from evil men and saves them because they have taken refuge in him.

Noah Webster Bible

And the LORD will help them, and deliver them: he will deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.

World English Bible

Yahweh helps them and rescues them. He rescues them from the wicked and saves them, because they have taken refuge in him.

Young's Literal Translation

And Jehovah doth help them and deliver them, He delivereth them from the wicked, And saveth them, Because they trusted in Him!

Context

Delight Yourself in the LORD

³⁹The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble. ⁴⁰The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.

Sermons

Binding the Strongman

David Wilkerson

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Summary

This verse reassures believers of God's faithfulness and protection in times of trouble. It emphasizes the promise that the Lord will help and deliver His people, ultimately saving them from the wicked and preserving them for eternity. The verse encourages trust in God's sovereignty and justice, reminding believers that the final victory belongs to the righteous. It serves as a source of hope and strength for those facing adversity, pointing to the assurance of God's unfailing support and deliverance.

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