Psalms 37:7

Be silent before the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who practices wicked devices.

Leeser Tanakh

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 bring forth as the light thy righteousness, and the justice of thy [cause] as the noonday.

8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

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Cross References

Joshua 10:12Then spoke Joshua to the Lord on the day when the Lord delivered up the Emorites before the children of Israel, and he said before the eyes of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gib'on; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ayalon.

Job 21:7Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, grow strong in power?

Psalms 27:14Wait on the Lord; be strong, and let thy heart be of good courage; and only wait on the Lord.

Psalms 50:8Not because of thy sacrifices will I reprove thee; and thy burnt-offerings are continually before me.

Psalms 62:5(62:6) Yea, in God hope in silence, my soul; for from him is my expectation.

Proverbs 20:22Do not say, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the Lord, and he will help 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 →

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