What does Psalm 37:20 mean?

Psalm 37:20 highlights themes such as judgment, perishing, divine retribution when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 37:20 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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.

18The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.

19They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

20But 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.

21The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.

22For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.

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Matthew 25:41
This verse speaks of the eternal punishment for the wicked, similar to the fate described in Psalm 37:20.
Revelation 21:8
This verse describes the final destiny of the wicked, reinforcing the message of Psalm 37:20.
Galatians 6:7
This verse emphasizes that one reaps what they sow, aligning with the theme of the wicked perishing in Psalm 37:20.