Psalms
“But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.”
Psalms 37:39
Psalms 37:39 (KJV) speaks to refuge in God, salvation, and God's strength in weakness — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.”
Psalms 62:2“He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.”
Psalms 62:6“Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.”
Psalms 59:9“The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.”
2 Samuel 22:3“The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”
Psalms 18:2“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
Psalms 32:7
Common questions
What does Psalms 37:39 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 37:39 reads: "But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble." The verse speaks to refuge in God, salvation, and God's strength in weakness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 37 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 37:39 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble." is Psalms 37:39 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 37.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 37:39?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 37:39 include Psalms 62:2, Psalms 62:6, and Psalms 59:9. Reading them alongside Psalms 37:39 deepens the theme of refuge in God.
How can I pray with Psalms 37:39?
Read Psalms 37:39 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.