Psalms 37:7

Hope thou patiently on the LORD, And in him place thy trust! Be not angry on account of the prosperous,—On account of him that deviseth deceit!

Noyes Bible

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

6He will cause thy justice to shine forth like the light, And thy righteousness like the noonday's brightness.

8Cease from anger; give not way to wrath; Be not provoked, so as to do evil!

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Cross References

Job 21:7Why is it that the wicked live, Grow old, yea, become mighty in substance?

Psalms 27:14Be of good courage; let thy heart be strong; Hope thou in the LORD!

Psalms 50:8I reprove thee not on account of thy sacrifices; For thy burnt-offerings are ever before me.

Psalms 62:5My soul, rest thou on God alone, For from him cometh my hope!

Proverbs 20:22Say not thou, “I will repay evil;” 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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