The Lord Shall Laugh at Him - Psalms 37:13

In Psalms chapter thirty seven David said, “The wicked plots against the just, and gnashes upon him with his teeth”, and in chapter thirty seven and verse thirteen of Psalms David said, “the Lord shall laugh at him” where we read,

The Lord shall laugh at him: for he sees that his day is coming.

The verse begins, “The Lord shall laugh at him:” David began with the words, “the Lord” or “Adonay or the reverential title of God as master” “shall laugh at him” or “will play with, make sport of, jest and mockingly deride the person who is criminal, evil and hostile to God and man”. David said God would mockingly deride and make sport of “wicked” people.

The verse continues, “for he sees that his day is coming.” David added the words, “for he sees” or “because, since and on account that he, the Lord Jehovah God, beholds, looks at, perceives and gives attention” “that his day is coming” which means “that his, the wicked person's, space and period of time will come to pass, befall and be brought forth”. David said Jehovah God observes the period of time when the “wicked” person will be judged.

When we think through words in this verse, we learn how David knew Jehovah God saw the future of people who are “wicked”. Although they appeared to be getting away with their pernicious acts, there was a period of time when they would give an account for their acts. God knows every word, act and deed people say and do, and we will give an account of what we have said and done in our lives. He sent His Son Jesus into the world to be judged and crucified for the sins of all mankind, and anyone who believes and trusts in Him as their personal “Savior and Lord” will be forgiven of their sins and granted everlasting life with Him. Judgment day is coming, and only those who yield themselves to Jesus Christ will have their sins already judged, but woe be unto those who have only themselves to rely upon for their judgment.

Next time David says, “the wicked have drawn out the sword”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

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