Parallel Verses
NET Bible
for evil men will lose their power, but the Lord sustains the godly.
New American Standard Bible
But the Lord
King James Version
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
Holman Bible
but the Lord supports the righteous.
International Standard Version
For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.
A Conservative Version
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but LORD upholds the righteous.
American Standard Version
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken; But Jehovah upholdeth the righteous.
Amplified
For the arms of the wicked will be broken,
But the Lord upholds and sustains the righteous [who seek Him].
Bible in Basic English
For the arms of the evil-doers will be broken: but the Lord is the support of the good.
Darby Translation
for the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but Jehovah upholdeth the righteous.
Julia Smith Translation
For the arms of the unjust shall be broken, and Jehovah upholds the just
King James 2000
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholds the righteous.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For [the] arms of [the] wicked shall be broken, but Yahweh supports [the] righteous.
Modern King James verseion
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken; but Jehovah upholds the righteous.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For the arms of the ungodly shall be broken, and the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
New Heart English Bible
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.
The Emphasized Bible
For, the arms of the lawless, shall be broken, But Yahweh is upholding the righteous.
Webster
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
World English Bible
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but Yahweh upholds the righteous.
Youngs Literal Translation
For the arms of the wicked are shivered, And Jehovah is sustaining the righteous.
Themes
God » Sustaining providence » Supports the weak
God » Supplies of » Supporter of the weak
God, Power of » Saints » Upheld by
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Upholding them
divine Providence » Sustaining » Supports the weak
Upholdment » Who the lord upholds
References
Easton
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 37:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Instruction In Wisdom
16 The little bit that a godly man owns is better than the wealth of many evil men, 17 for evil men will lose their power, but the Lord sustains the godly. 18 The Lord watches over the innocent day by day and they possess a permanent inheritance.
Names
Cross References
Job 38:15
Then from the wicked the light is withheld, and the arm raised in violence is broken.
Psalm 10:15
Break the arm of the wicked and evil man! Hold him accountable for his wicked deeds, which he thought you would not discover.
Psalm 63:8
My soul pursues you; your right hand upholds me.
Psalm 145:14
The Lord supports all who fall, and lifts up all who are bent over.
Psalm 37:24
Even if he trips, he will not fall headlong, for the Lord holds his hand.
Psalm 41:12
As for me, you uphold me because of my integrity; you allow me permanent access to your presence.
Psalm 51:12
Let me again experience the joy of your deliverance! Sustain me by giving me the desire to obey!
Psalm 119:116-117
Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me!
Isaiah 41:10
Don't be afraid, for I am with you! Don't be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you -- yes, I help you -- yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand!
Isaiah 42:1
"Here is my servant whom I support, my chosen one in whom I take pleasure. I have placed my spirit on him; he will make just decrees for the nations.
Ezekiel 30:21-25
"Son of man, I have broken the arm of Pharaoh king of Egypt. Look, it has not been bandaged for healing or set with a dressing so that it might become strong enough to grasp a sword.
Jude 1:24
Now to the one who is able to keep you from falling, and to cause you to stand, rejoicing, without blemish before his glorious presence,