Psalms 37:7
Rest in Jehovah, 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.
American Standard Version
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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 tendeth] only to evil-doing.
Cross References
Joshua 10:12Then spake Joshua to Jehovah in the day when Jehovah delivered up the Amorites before the children 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 21:7Wherefore do the wicked live, Become old, yea, wax mighty in power?
Psalms 27:14Wait for Jehovah: Be strong, and let thy heart take courage; Yea, wait thou for Jehovah. Psalm 28 [A Psalm] of David.
Psalms 50:8I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices; And thy burnt-offerings are continually before me.
Psalms 62:5My soul, wait thou in silence for God only; For my expectation is from him.
Proverbs 20:22Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, 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 →