Psalms 37:8

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

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

In Context

7Take 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.

9For the evil-doers will be cut off: but those who have faith in the Lord will have the earth for their heritage.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 25:21Now David had said, What was the use of my taking care of this man's goods in the waste land, so that there was no loss of anything which was his? he has only given me back evil for good.

Job 5:2For wrath is the cause of death to the foolish, and he who has no wisdom comes to his end through passion.

Psalms 31:22\31:21\May the Lord be praised, because he has made clear to me the wonder of his grace in a strong town.

Psalms 116:11Though I said in my fear, All men are false.

Proverbs 16:32He who is slow to be angry is better than a man of war, and he who has control over his spirit than he who takes a town.

Jonah 4:1But this seemed very wrong to Jonah, and he was angry.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:8-21

Exhortations and Promises. 7 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. 8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. 9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord , they shall inherit the earth. 10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. 11 But the meek shall… Read the whole commentary →

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