Psalm 37:28

For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

Cross-references

Psalm 37:40 Parallel

Psalm 37:40 promises deliverance for the righteous, fulfilling the preservation mentioned in Psalm 37:28.

Psalm 37:25 Parallel

Psalm 37:25 testifies that the righteous are not forsaken, directly illustrating the preservation promised in Psalm 37:28.

Psalm 37:22 Parallel

Psalm 37:22 similarly contrasts the blessed who inherit the earth with the cursed who are cut off — reinforcing the same theme as verse 28.

Psalm 99:4 Parallel

Psalm 99:4 uses the exact phrase 'loveth judgment', directly paralleling God's character in Psalm 37:28.

Psalm 21:10 Parallel

Psalm 21:10 directly parallels the cutting off of the wicked's descendants — 'their offspring You will destroy'.

Psalm 145:20 parallels both halves: God preserves those who love Him and destroys the wicked — a direct restatement.

Psalm 97:10 Parallel

Psalm 97:10 echoes 'preserves his saints' and adds 'hate evil' — reinforcing God's protection for those who love Him.

Psalm 94:14 Parallel

Psalm 94:14 directly echoes that the LORD will not forsake His inheritance — a clear parallel to the promise in Psalm 37:28.

Psalm 71:11 Contrast

Psalm 71:11 records enemies claiming God has forsaken the psalmist — directly contradicting the promise in Psalm 37:28 that God will not forsake His saints.

Psalm 22:1 Contrast

Psalm 22:1 cries out in forsakenness — the exact opposite of God's promise not to forsake His saints in Psalm 37:28.

Psalm 12:7 Parallel

Psalm 12:7 promises God will preserve the faithful forever — directly parallel to the preservation of saints in Psalm 37:28.

Psalm 16:1 Related theme

Psalm 16:1 is a prayer for preservation — reflecting the same trust in God's preserving care promised in Psalm 37:28.

Psalm 11:7 Related theme

Psalm 11:7 echoes that the Lord loves righteousness, paralleling His love for judgment in Psalm 37:28.

Psalm 86:2 Related theme

Psalm 86:2 pleads for preservation, echoing the preservation theme of Psalm 37:28.

Psalm 109:13 Related theme

Psalm 109:13 uses the same 'cut off' language for the wicked's posterity, but as a curse — a specific application of the general principle.

John 5:24 Parallel

John 5:24 promises eternal life and no judgment for believers, a NT fulfillment of the preservation of the godly.

Isaiah 61:8 Parallel

Isaiah 61:8 states 'I the LORD love judgment', a direct verbal parallel to Psalm 37:28's declaration.

Jude 1:1 Parallel

Jude 1:1 speaks of believers being 'kept for Jesus Christ' — echoing the theme of God preserving His godly ones.

Isaiah 14:21 commands slaughter of the sons of the wicked — a strong parallel to the cutting off of descendants in Psalm 37:28.

John 6:39 Parallel

John 6:39 assures that Jesus loses none given to Him, raising them on the last day—directly echoing 'preserved forever'.

John 6:40 Parallel

John 6:40 promises eternal life and resurrection for those who believe, paralleling the preservation of the godly.

John 10:28-30 guarantees eternal life and that no one can snatch believers from Jesus' hand, a strong NT parallel to 'preserved forever'.

1 Peter 1:5 Parallel

1 Peter 1:5 describes believers being protected by God's power — a parallel to the preservation of the godly in Psalm 37:28.

Isaiah 14:20 declares the offspring of evildoers will never be mentioned — directly parallel to cutting off the wicked's descendants.

Proverbs 2:22 says the wicked will be cut off from the land — a parallel to the cutting off of the wicked's descendants, though focused on the wicked themselves.

Job 27:14 Parallel

Job 27:14 describes the wicked's sons destined for the sword — matching the fate of the wicked's descendants in Psalm 37:28.

Job 18:19 Parallel

Job 18:19 says the wicked have no offspring or posterity — a direct parallel to the descendants of the wicked being cut off.

Proverbs 10:30 says the righteous will never be removed and the wicked will not dwell in the land — identical contrast.

Proverbs 2:8 Related theme

Proverbs 2:8 speaks of God guarding the paths of justice and watching over His saints — same themes of preservation and justice.

2 Corinthians 4:9 says 'persecuted, but not forsaken' — directly echoing 'will not forsake his saints' from Psalm 37:28.

In 2 Timothy 4:18, Paul echoes the same confidence that God preserves His faithful — 'preserve me' parallels 'preserved forever' here.

Hebrews 13:5 quotes God's promise 'I will never leave you nor forsake you' — directly reinforcing the assurance here that He will not forsake His saints.

2 Kings 21:14 shows God forsaking His inheritance due to sin — the direct opposite of the promise not to forsake His saints in Psalm 37:28.

1 Samuel 2:9 echoes the same promise: God guards His saints' feet while the wicked are silenced — reinforcing the preservation theme.

1 John 2:19 Parallel

1 John 2:19 distinguishes true believers who remain from false ones who leave, illustrating the preservation of the godly and cutting off of the wicked.

Jeremiah 49:10 Historical context

Jeremiah 49:10 describes God stripping Esau bare and destroying his offspring — a historical example of the wicked being cut off.

1 Corinthians 1:8 promises God will sustain believers to the end, guiltless — NT parallel to being preserved forever.