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God's Confident Laughter
Commentators explain that God's 'laughter' is not cruel mockery but a powerful image of His supreme confidence. Albert Barnes notes it signifies that God views the schemes of the wicked as utterly vain and not a genuine threat. Because He is sovereign, He is not worried or intimidated by their plots.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 37:13
18th Century
Theologian
The Lord shall laugh at him — See the notes at Psalms 2:4. That is, He will regard all his attempts as vain — as not worthy of seri…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 37:13
19th Century
Bishop
Shall laugh. — Compare Psalm 2:4; his day, that is, the day of trouble or retribution for the wicked, as we see from Psal…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 37:11–13
19th Century
Preacher
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnashet…
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John Gill
On Psalms 37:13
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord shall laugh at him
Have him and his plots in derision, confound his schemes, and disappoint him of his desi…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 37:7–20
17th Century
Minister
Let us be satisfied that God will make all things work for our good. Let us not disturb ourselves at what we see in this world. A fretful, disconte…