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Quality Over Quantity
Commentators unanimously affirm that a small amount in the hands of a righteous person is superior to the combined fortunes of many wicked individuals. This is because the righteous person's portion, however small, comes with God's blessing, love, and contentment. In contrast, the wealth of the wicked is often accompanied by a curse, anxiety, and spiritual emptiness.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 37:16
18th Century
Theologian
A little that a righteous man hath - literally, “Good is a little to the righteous, more than,” etc. Our translation, however, has …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 37:16
19th Century
Bishop
A little. —A natural reflection, when it is remembered that great riches bring corresponding cares (Proverbs 15:16), a…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 37:14–16
19th Century
Preacher
The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation. …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 37:16
16th Century
Theologian
Better is the little of the righteous, etc This verse, without any sufficient reason, has been rendered in various ways. The word המון,
John Gill
On Psalms 37:16
17th Century
Pastor
A little that a righteous man has It is the portion of the righteous, for the most part, to have but little of this world…
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…