Psalm 37:38
“But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 37Meaning
Transgressors are destroyed together and the future of the wicked is cut off; final moral consequence belongs to God and does not authorize collective punishment or violence against present groups.
The end of arrogance; refuge in the LORD
Verses 35–40 recall the impressive but passing power of the wicked and close with the future, salvation, help, deliverance, and refuge of the righteous in the LORD.
Read carefully
Transgressors are destroyed together and the future of the wicked is cut off; final moral consequence belongs to God and does not authorize collective punishment or violence against present groups.
Reflection
Transgressors are destroyed together and the future of the wicked is cut off; final moral consequence belongs to God and does not authorize collective punishment or violence against present groups.