Psalm 37

Psalm 37
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Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV, Common Worship Psalter, ASB Psalter, and BCP Psalter) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Hebrew Interlinear Bible, WLCv, WLC5, CHES, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- IV.6, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- Chapter VI, On Monogamy, Tertullian (c. 215)
- II.III.7, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
- IV.LXXII, V.XIX, VI.V, VII.XXIX, VII.XLIX, Against Celsus, Origen (c. 246)
- On the Lord's Prayer -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
- Concerning Works and Almsgiving -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 254)
- On Jealousy and Envy, Cyprian of Carthage (c. 256)
- X.1, X.4, Ecclesiastical History, Eusebius of Caesarea, (c. 320).
- From Exposition on the Psalms. Augustine (354-430).
- Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
- Chapter XXV, Proslogium, Anselm of Canterbury, 1077-1078.
- From the Geneva Notes (c. 1599)
- A Discourse of Delight in Prayer, Stephan Charnock (Puritan, c 1650)
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.(c. 1700)
- Satisfaction in God, Cotton Mather, c. 1700
- From Wesley's Notes. John Wesley (1703-1791).
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- "Keep Calm and Carry On," meditations on the Psalms by Sylvia Purdie, 2015.
- Commentary, Psalm 37:1-9, Walter C. Bouzard, at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2013.
  - "A more significant problem in preaching this text is that we live in an age that doesn't much believe it's message"
- "Anger," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  - "Seven Deadly Sins, anger is possibly the most fun. The chief drawback is that what you are wolfing down is yourself. The skeleton at the feast is you."
- Commentary, Psalm 37:1-9, Bobby Morris, at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010.
  - "A pitfall to avoid here is the implication of works-righteousness, either in the text or in the presentation of the text."
Articles & Background:
Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.
- Emerton, John A., "Looking on One's Enemies," Vetus Testamentum, 2001.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Maloney, Les D., "Intertextual Links: Part of the Poetic Artistry within the Book 1 Acrostic Psalms," Restoration Quarterly, 2007.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
Reviews:
Sermons:
- "The Right to Hope," Paul Tillich, at Religion OnLine.
With Children:
Drama:
- Reader's Theater, Psalm 37:1-16, Pastor Lisa, 2012.
- "Planning Ahead," Joanne Miller, dramatix.
- "Take My Hand," Joanne Miller, dramatix.
- "See One, Try One, Do One," Eric Stapleton, dramatix.
Liturgy:
Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- The Seedbed Psalter, with selected tunes for singing.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 37. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- "Trust in the Lord, Be Good," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
  - Psalm 37:1-9 set to Canonbury (LM)
  - Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40 set to Canonbury (LM)
Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
- Life is Beautiful
Study Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms