Psalms 37:7

Take your rest in the Lord, waiting quietly for him; do not be angry because of the man who does well in his evil ways, and gives effect to his bad designs.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

In Context

6And he will make your righteousness be seen like the light, and your cause like the shining of the sun.

8Put an end to your wrath and be no longer bitter; do not give way to angry feeling which is a cause of sin.

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Cross References

Joshua 10:12It was on the day when the Lord gave up the Amorites into the hands of the children of Israel that Joshua said to the Lord, before the eyes of Israel, Sun, be at rest over Gibeon; and you, O moon, in the valley of Aijalon.

Job 21:7Why is life given to the evil-doers? why do they become old and strong in power?

Psalms 27:14Let your hope be in the Lord: take heart and be strong; yes, let your hope be in the Lord.

Psalms 50:8I will not take up a cause against you because of your offerings, or because of your burned offerings, which are ever before me.

Psalms 62:5\62:4\Their only thought is to put him down from his place of honour; their delight is in deceit: blessing is in their mouths but cursing in their hearts. (Selah.)

Proverbs 20:22Do not say, I will give punishment for evil: go on waiting for the Lord, and he will be your saviour.

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 →

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