Psalms 37:7
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass.
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In Context
6And he shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your judgment as the noonday.
8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not yourself in any way to do evil.
Cross References
Joshua 10:12Then spoke Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand you still upon Gibeon; and you, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon.
Job 21:7Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Psalms 27:14Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen yours heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
Psalms 50:8I will not reprove you for your sacrifices or your burnt offerings, to have been continually before me.
Psalms 62:5My soul, wait you only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
Proverbs 20:22Say not you, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you.
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 →