Psalms 37:7
In silence and patience wait on the Lord. Be not kindled to anger at those who prosper. At those who execute evil devices.
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In Context
6making clear as the light your right, and your just cause clear as the noon-day.
8Desist from anger, abandon wrath: be not kindled to anger it leads but to evil:
Cross References
Joshua 10:12It was on the day when the Lord handed over the Amorites to the Israelites that Joshua said to the Lord before Israel, “Sun, stand still over Gibeon! Move not, moon, from Aijalon vale!”
Psalms 27:14Let your heart be courageous and strong, and wait on the Lord.
Psalms 50:8Not for your sacrifices will I reprove you your burnt-offerings are ever before me
Psalms 62:5I wait alone in silence for God; for from him comes my hope.
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 →