New International VersionA little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found.
New Living TranslationSoon the wicked will disappear. Though you look for them, they will be gone.
English Standard VersionIn just a little while, the wicked will be no more; though you look carefully at his place, he will not be there.
Berean Standard BibleYet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found.
King James BibleFor yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
New King James VersionFor yet a little while and the wicked shall be no more; Indeed, you will look carefully for his place, But it shall be no more.
New American Standard BibleYet a little while and the wicked person will be no more; And you will look carefully for his place and he will not be there.
NASB 1995Yet a little while and the wicked man will be no more; And you will look carefully for his place and he will not be there.
NASB 1977Yet a little while and the wicked man will be no more; And you will look carefully for his place, and he will not be there.
Legacy Standard BibleYet a little while and the wicked man will be no more; You will look carefully at his place, and he will not be there.
Amplified BibleFor yet a little while and the wicked one will be gone [forever]; Though you look carefully where he used to be, he will not be [found].
Christian Standard BibleA little while, and the wicked person will be no more; though you look for him, he will not be there.
Holman Christian Standard BibleA little while, and the wicked person will be no more; though you look for him, he will not be there.
American Standard VersionFor yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: Yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and he shall not be.
Contemporary English VersionSinners will soon disappear, never to be found,
English Revised VersionFor yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and he shall not be.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationIn a little while a wicked person will vanish. Then you can carefully examine where he was, but there will be no trace of him.
Good News TranslationSoon the wicked will disappear; you may look for them, but you won't find them;
International Standard VersionYet a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more. You will search for his place, but he will not be there.
NET BibleEvil men will soon disappear; you will stare at the spot where they once were, but they will be gone.
New Heart English BibleFor yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more. Yes, though you look for his place, he isn't there.
Webster's Bible TranslationFor yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yes, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found.
World English BibleFor yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more. Yes, though you look for his place, he isn’t there. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd yet a little [while], and the wicked is not, "" And you have considered his place, and it is not.
Young's Literal Translation And yet a little, and the wicked is not, And thou hast considered his place, and it is not.
Smith's Literal TranslationYet a little, and no unjust one thou didst mark upon his place, and he was not. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be : and thou shalt seek his place, and shalt not find it.
Catholic Public Domain VersionYet still a little while, and the sinner will not be. And you will search his place and find nothing.
New American Bible
Wait a little, and the wicked will be no more; look for them and they will not be there.
New Revised Standard Version
Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look diligently for their place, they will not be there.Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
For yet a little while, and the wicked shall be no more: yea, you shall look for his place, and you shall not find it.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
In a little time you seek the wicked and he is not, and you gaze into his place and he is not found.OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
And yet a little while, and the wicked is no more; Yea, thou shalt look well at his place, and he is not.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
And yet a little while, and the sinner shall not be, and thou shalt seek for his place, and shalt not findit.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong… 9For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land. 10Yet a little while,and the wickedwill be no more;though you lookfor them,they will not be found.11But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.…
Cross References Proverbs 2:22but the wicked will be cut off from the land, and the unfaithful will be uprooted.
Job 20:5the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary?
Psalm 104:35May sinners vanish from the earth and the wicked be no more. Bless the LORD, O my soul. Hallelujah!
Isaiah 41:11-12Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing.
Proverbs 10:25When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever.
Psalm 73:19-20How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! / Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form.
Isaiah 29:20For the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down—
Malachi 4:1“For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.”
Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Matthew 13:49-50So will it be at the end of the age: The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous / and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Luke 13:27-28And he will answer, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers.’ / There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves are thrown out.
2 Thessalonians 1:9They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might,
Revelation 20:11-15Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them. / And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. / The sea gave up its dead, and Death and Hades gave up their dead, and each one was judged according to his deeds. ...
Revelation 21:8But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.”
Psalm 1:4-6Not so the wicked! For they are like chaff driven off by the wind. / Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. / For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
Treasury of Scripture For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yes, you shall diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. yet Psalm 73:18-20 Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction… Job 24:24 They are exalted for a little while, but are gone and brought low; they are taken out of the way as allother, and cut off as the tops of the ears of corn. Hebrews 10:36,37 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise… wicked Psalm 37:35,36 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree… Psalm 49:10 For he seeththat wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others. Psalm 103:16 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more. thou Psalm 52:5-7 God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out ofthy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah… Psalm 58:10,11 The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked… Psalm 107:42,43 The righteous shall seeit, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth… Jump to Previous CarefullyConsiderConsideredConsiderestDiligentlyEvil-DoerFoundLittleSearchingShortTimeWickedJump to Next CarefullyConsiderConsideredConsiderestDiligentlyEvil-DoerFoundLittleSearchingShortTimeWickedPsalm 37 1.David persuades to patience and confidence in God,12.by the different estate of the godly and the wickedYet a little whileThis phrase emphasizes the temporary nature of the wicked's prosperity and existence. In biblical context, the concept of time is often viewed from an eternal perspective, where human life is fleeting compared to God's eternal nature. This echoes the sentiment found in James 4:14, which describes life as a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. The phrase reassures believers that God's justice will prevail in His perfect timing. and the wicked will be no more
This statement reflects the ultimate fate of the wicked, aligning with the biblical theme of divine justice. Throughout Scripture, there is a consistent message that those who oppose God and His ways will face judgment and destruction. This is seen in passages likePsalm 1:6, which contrasts the way of the righteous with the way of the wicked that leads to ruin. The prophetic literature, such as inMalachi 4:1, also speaks of a day when the arrogant and evildoers will be set ablaze, leaving them neither root nor branch. though you look for them
This phrase suggests an active search or expectation to find the wicked, perhaps reflecting the human tendency to seek justice or understand the fate of those who do wrong. It implies a future time when the wicked, who may seem prominent and powerful now, will be absent. This can be connected to the broader biblical narrative where God's people are encouraged to trust in His justice rather than taking matters into their own hands, as seen inRomans 12:19, which advises believers to leave room for God's wrath. they will not be found
The finality of this phrase underscores the complete removal of the wicked from the earth. It suggests a thorough and irreversible divine action, reminiscent of the fate of the wicked cities like Sodom and Gomorrah, which were utterly destroyed and could not be found again. This also points to the eschatological hope found inRevelation 21:4, where God promises a new creation free from pain, death, and sin, where the former things have passed away. The absence of the wicked is part of the fulfillment of God's promise to establish a new heaven and a new earth where righteousness dwells. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 37, King David, is reflecting on the fate of the wicked versus the righteous. His life experiences, including his time as a shepherd, warrior, and king, provide a rich backdrop for his insights into God's justice. 2. The WickedThis term refers to those who live in opposition to God's ways. In the context of Psalm 37, the wicked are those who seem to prosper temporarily but ultimately face God's judgment. 3. The RighteousAlthough not directly mentioned in verse 10, the righteous are implied as the contrast to the wicked. They are those who follow God's commands and trust in His justice. 4. The LandWhile not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the land is a recurring theme in Psalm 37, symbolizing God's promise and blessing to the righteous. 5. JudgmentThe event of divine judgment is implied, where the wicked will be no more, highlighting the temporary nature of their success. Teaching Points The Temporary Nature of WickednessThe wicked may seem to prosper, but their success is fleeting. Trust in God's timing and justice. God's Sovereignty and JusticeGod is in control, and His justice will prevail. We can find peace in knowing that the wicked will not endure. Focus on Righteous LivingInstead of envying the wicked, focus on living a life that honors God, trusting in His promises. Patience in God's Timing"A little while" reminds us to be patient and wait on God's perfect timing for justice and vindication. Hope in God's PromisesThe assurance that the wicked will be no more gives us hope and encourages us to remain steadfast in our faith. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 37
How can Psalm 37:9 (“evildoers shall be cut off”) be taken seriously when many wicked individuals throughout history have lived long and prosperous lives?
Psalm 73:12 implies the wicked live untroubled lives—does this conflict with historical records of corrupt nations eventually falling apart?
Job 18:16-17: How can the names of the wicked vanish from memory when some of history's most notorious figures remain famous?
Does the promise in Psalm 37:29 ('the righteous shall inherit the land') contradict archaeological and historical evidence of righteous communities being displaced or conquered?(10) For yet a little . . .--Better, For yet a little while, and the wicked is not; Thou lookest at his place, and he is not; i.e.,he has dropped out of his place in society, his tribe knows him no more. Verse 10. - For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be (compare the comment on ver. 2). Yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be; or, he shall not be. He shall have been swept away; his "place shall know him no more" ( Psalm 103:16).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew A little while,וְע֣וֹד(wə·‘ō·wḏ)Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 5750:Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, moreand the wickedרָשָׁ֑ע(rā·šā‘)Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7563:Wrong, an, bad personwill be no more;וְאֵ֣ין(wə·’ên)Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 369:A non-entity, a negative particlethough you lookוְהִתְבּוֹנַ֖נְתָּ(wə·hiṯ·bō·w·nan·tā)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 995:To separate mentally, understandfor them,עַל־(‘al-)Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstthey will not be found.וְאֵינֶֽנּוּ׃(wə·’ê·nen·nū)Conjunctive waw | Adverb | third person masculine singular
Strong's 369:A non-entity, a negative particle
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