Psalms 37:19They shall not be disappointed in the time of evil. In the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~1000 BC. David writes during a time of national prosperity, yet remembers the lean years and God's provision during his wilderness exile from Saul, around Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: grateful remembrance of God's provision in past difficulties
The original word
saba (שָׂבַע) — to be satisfied, filled to abundance, not just having enough but being deeply content
Why it matters
Ancient famines could last 7 years, wiping out entire civilizations, yet Israel survived multiple famines through God's provision
Read with care
What most readers miss in Psalms 37:19
'Satisfied' doesn't mean having everything you want, but being content with what God provides during hardship
Common misconceptionPeople think this promises material wealth, but David wrote this having lived in caves eating bread crumbs. It's about contentment during scarcity, not abundance during prosperity.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Psalms 37:19
Bible Genome reading
Psalms 37:19 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Psalms 37:19 comes from the book of Psalms, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to David. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 90% and a tone that is prophetic. It belongs to the psalm genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine provision, security in hardship. Notable phrases: not be disappointed in the time of evil; in days of famine they shall be satisfied. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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