GOD'S WORD Translation GW
New International Version NIV
1 Do not be preoccupied with evildoers. Do not envy those who do wicked things.
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Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong;
2 They will quickly dry up like grass and wither away like green plants.
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for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away.
3 Trust the LORD, and do good things. Live in the land, and practice being faithful.
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Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
4 Be happy with the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
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Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Entrust your ways to the LORD. Trust him, and he will act [on your behalf].
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Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this:
6 He will make your righteousness shine like a light, your just cause like the noonday sun.
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He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.
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