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The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, But the house of the righteous shall stand.
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A Tale of Two Foundations
Commentators see this verse as an echo of Jesus's parable of the wise and foolish builders. The wicked are "overthrown" because their lives are built on the "sand of earthly hopes," which cannot withstand life's storms or God's judgment. In contrast, the righteous "stand" because their lives are built on the "Rock of ages," a firm foundation in God that ensures ultimate stability.
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19th Century
Anglican
The wicked are overthrown. — By the righteous judgments of God (Psalms 37:35–36), or by the storms of temptation and t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The wicked are overthrown, and [are] not With such an overthrow as God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. The kingdom of …
Presbyterian
God's blessing is often continued to the families of godly men, while the wicked are overthrown.
