Psalm 37:28-30
‘The Lord loves judgment, and does not forsake His saints. They are preserved for ever. But the seed of the wicked, shall be cut off. The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever…. The Law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide…. The wicked watches the righteous, and seeks to slay him…. Wait on the Lord, and keep His way; and He shall exalt you to inherit the land! When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it!’ Psalm 37:28-34.
Calvin comments: “‘The Lord loves judgment’…. Righteousness and truth are pleasing to God…. All who lead an upright and blameless life among men, shall be happy…. Everything, at length, must in regard to them — have a happy and successful result….
“‘Jehovah does not forsake His meek ones’ — is, tacitly, very emphatic… The Prophet entreats the faithful to suspend their judgment, until God manifests His displeasure after the death of the wicked…. ‘The seed of the wicked shall be cut off’…. The punishment justly due to them, will extend to their children….
“‘The righteous shall inherit the Earth’…. This everlasting habitation upon the Earth which is here promised to the righteous, is to be understood!… Although they are surrounded by the troubles and changes which occur in this world, yet God preserves them under His wings….
“He keeps them in safety, as if they were sheltered in a secure haven…. They enjoy in addition to this, that inward peace of mind which is better than a hundred lives…. (It is) a privilege surpassing in value and importance, all others!
“‘The Law of the Lord is in his heart’…. It is it alone which prescribes the best rule of life…. ‘His steps shall not slide’… This is a promise!… Because the Law of God rules and reigns in their hearts, they ‘do not slide’ — but stand to their purpose with firm and determined resolution….
“Many of the children of God, after having been condemned, have suffered a cruel and bitter death. I answer, that their Avenger is nevertheless in Heaven!…. Holy martyrs, after they have been condemned, may also be put to death…. But this is only because it is better for themselves…. God…makes their ashes yield a sweet and pleasant odour….
“‘Wait upon Jehovah, and keep His way!… Persevere steadfastly in the service of God!… Hope…, amidst the tumults and troubles of life!… Trust in God!…
“(‘He shall exalt you to inherit the land!’…) David makes use of the word ‘exalt’ — so that we may know that God often stretches forth His hand to the faithful…. He then adds that ‘the wicked’ shall perish before the eyes of the godly.” For ‘the wicked are cut off!’
Thus the Lord preserves His saints for ever, and they inherit the land! And you?
