This is our reason, delight, and rest in the Lord: that we can trust in His promise that the wicked will be removed from our path and we will be saved from their evil plans.
In this chapter, the psalmist speaks of the way of the wicked and the fate that awaits each of them. The wicked will not triumph over the righteous children of the Lord, for the hope of the righteous is in the hands of God.
It is very clear that the psalmist could see that even if the wicked prospered momentarily, this would not last forever, because David was convinced that they would soon be turned from their ways. Let us see what verse 10 of chapter 37 of the book of Psalms tells us:
For yet a little while and the wicked shall be no more;
Indeed, you will look carefully for his place,
But it shall be no more.Psalm 37:10
The psalmist said, “In a little while, the wicked man will be no more.” Here we can see the confidence of this man, which was subject to every command given by God. Therefore, it was evident that the Lord would fulfill His promise to remove the wicked from his path.
In this chapter we can see the words that are addressed to men of wicked hearts. It speaks of the judgment that will fall upon all those who mistreat the righteous, who seek to make the righteous stumble. And it is for each of these things that the wicked will have his punishment.
Brothers, we must remember that the Lord is there for the thirsty soul, for the afflicted and for all those who, for Christ’s sake, suffer day by day. Do not forget that your help comes from God, just as it was for the psalmist.
The message of this psalm is deeply comforting for every believer who has ever felt surrounded by injustice. The psalmist does not deny that the wicked may appear strong, prosperous, or successful for a season. Instead, he reminds us that their prosperity is temporary and fragile. What seems firm today will soon disappear, because it is not built upon the will of God.
This teaching calls us to patience and trust. Many times, the righteous become discouraged when they see those who act dishonestly advancing while those who walk uprightly struggle. However, the psalm invites us to lift our eyes beyond the present moment and place our confidence in the eternal justice of God. The Lord sees every act, every intention, and every injustice, and nothing escapes His righteous judgment.
The phrase “in a little while” teaches us that God’s timing is perfect. What seems slow to us is never late in His plan. The removal of the wicked does not always happen immediately, but it is certain. God allows time for repentance, reflection, and correction, but when that time is fulfilled, His judgment is executed with absolute righteousness.
For the righteous, this truth brings peace. We are not called to seek revenge, to respond with hatred, or to be consumed by bitterness. Instead, we are called to remain firm, faithful, and obedient. Our role is to trust, to walk in integrity, and to wait on the Lord, knowing that He will act at the right moment.
The psalmist’s confidence did not come from his own strength or wisdom, but from his relationship with God. He knew the character of the Lord and trusted His promises. This same confidence is available to us today when we remain rooted in God’s word and guided by His Spirit.
Let us also remember that the Lord is especially near to those who suffer unjustly. He strengthens the weary, comforts the brokenhearted, and sustains those who are tempted to give up. When the path seems dark and the presence of the wicked feels overwhelming, God remains our refuge and shield.
Therefore, let us not lose heart. The end of the wicked is certain, but the future of the righteous is secure in the Lord. Those who trust in Him will never be abandoned, and their hope will not be put to shame. In God’s perfect time, justice will prevail, and His people will rejoice in His faithfulness.