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Psalm 37:13a "The LORD laughs at him..."

Day 293 – Psalm 37

“The LORD laughs at him…” Psalm 37:13a

THE FUTILE THOUGHTS OF THE WICKED

The wicked believe that they can inherit the earth by sheer exertion of their forceful and violent activities. The following text describes what they believe in.

“The wicked plots against the just,
And gnashes at him with his teeth.

The wicked have drawn the sword and have bent their bow,
To cast down the poor and needy, to slay those who are
of upright conduct.
Their sword shall enter their own heart, and their bows
shall be broken.”
Psalm 37:12, 14-15

1. Thoughts of the wicked are revealed by their activities

a) They plot.
b) They intend to use violence.
i) Reference to “sword”
ii) Reference to “bow”

2. Targets of the wicked

a) The just
b) The poor and needy
c) Those of upright conduct

FAILURE OF THE WICKED

God will not allow them to prevail. The Lord reigns supreme!

“The LORD laughs at him;
For He sees that his day is coming”
Psalm 37:13

a) God will hold the wicked in derision.
b) He foresees their doom.
c) The wicked will perish by their own hand and their power will be broken (Psalm 37:15).