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Psalms 37:39

But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.

KJV

But the salvation of the righteous is of Jehovah: He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.

ASV

וּ/תְשׁוּעַ֣ת צַ֭דִּיקִים מֵ/יְהוָ֑ה מָֽ֝עוּזָּ֗/ם בְּ/עֵ֣ת צָרָֽה

Hebrew

And the salvation of the righteous is from Jehovah, Their strong place in a time of adversity.

YLT

But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.

WEB

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In the original Hebrew

6 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.

יְהוָ֖ה
yhvh
proper_noun · 6455×
מָע֣וֹז
m'vz
noun · 36×
עֵ֣ת
't
verb · 293×
צַדִּ֑יק
tsdyq
adjective · 199×
צָרָֽה
tsrh
noun · 72×
תְּשׁוּעָ֥ה
tshv'h
noun · 32×

Historic Christian voices

3 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

Cross-references

  • 2Chr 16:8 — Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims a huge host, with very many chariots and horsemen? yet, because thou didst rely on the LORD, he delivered them into thine hand.
  • 2Chr 32:22 — Thus the LORD saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria, and from the hand of all other, and guided them on every side.
  • 2Tim 4:17 — Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
  • 2Tim 4:17 — Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
  • Col 1:11 — Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
  • Dan 6:16 — Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee.
  • Eph 2:8 — For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
  • Isa 12:2 — Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
  • Isa 33:2 — O LORD, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.
  • Isa 33:2 — O LORD, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.
  • Jer 14:8 — O the hope of Israel, the saviour thereof in time of trouble, why shouldest thou be as a stranger in the land, and as a wayfaring man that turneth aside to tarry for a night?
  • Jer 39:18 — For I will surely deliver thee, and thou shalt not fall by the sword, but thy life shall be for a prey unto thee: because thou hast put thy trust in me, saith the LORD.
  • Jonah 2:9 — But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.
  • Jonah 2:9 — But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.
  • Ps 3:8 — Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
  • Ps 3:8 — Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
  • Ps 9:9 — The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
  • Ps 9:9 — The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
  • Ps 41:1 — Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.
  • Ps 46:1 — God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
  • Ps 62:1 — Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
  • Ps 91:15 — He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
  • Ps 97:10 — Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
  • Ps 145:19 — He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
  • Rev 7:10 — And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.