Psalms 37:7
Rest in LORD, and wait patiently for him. Fret not thyself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
6And he will make thy righteousness to go forth as the light, and thy justice as the noon-day.
8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Fret not thyself, [it tends] only to evil-doing.
Cross References
Joshua 10:12Then Joshua spoke to LORD in the day when LORD delivered up the Amorites before the sons of Israel. And he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon, and thou, Moon, in the valley of Aijalon.
Job 21:7Why do the wicked live, become old, yea, grow mighty in power?
Psalms 27:14Wait for LORD. Be strong, and let thy heart take courage. Yea, wait thou for LORD.
Psalms 50:8I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices, and thy burnt-offerings [being] continually before me.
Psalms 62:5My soul, wait thou in silence for God only, for my expectation is from him.
Proverbs 20:22Say thou not, I will recompense evil. Wait for LORD, and he will save thee.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:2-7
Exhortations and Promises. 1 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. 3 Trust in the Lord , and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. 4 Delight thyself also in the Lord ; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. 5 Commit thy way unto the Lord ; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. 6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness… Read the whole commentary →