Parallel Bible results for "psalms 37:1-6"

Psalms 37:1-6

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1 Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers!
1 Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong;
2 For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb.
2 for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away.
3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.
3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
4 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.
5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this:
6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday.
6 He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.
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