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A Sign of God's Favor
Scholars like Calvin and Barnes suggest this verse is not just a simple moral rule about paying debts. It's a profound illustration of life under God's favor versus life apart from it. The wicked person's constant borrowing and inability to repay reflects a state of spiritual and material poverty, while the righteous person's ability to be generous demonstrates the sufficiency that comes from God's blessing.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 37:21
18th Century
Theologian
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again - This is probably intended here, not so much to describe the character as the condi…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 37:20–23
19th Century
Preacher
But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away. …
John Calvin
On Psalms 37:21
16th Century
Theologian
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again. Those are mistaken who suppose that the wicked are here blamed for their treachery in carrying…
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John Gill
On Psalms 37:21
17th Century
Pastor
The wicked borrows, and pays not again
While the wicked live, they are scandalous; they live by borrowing, which was…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 37:21–33
17th Century
Minister
The Lord our God requires that we act justly and give everyone what they are owed. It is a great sin for those who are able to deny the payment of …