New Century Version NCV
New International Version NIV
1 Don't be upset because of evil people. Don't be jealous of those who do wrong,
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Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong;
2 because like the grass, they will soon dry up. Like green plants, they will soon die away.
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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. Live in the land and feed on truth.
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Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
4 Enjoy serving the Lord, and he will give you what you want.
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Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Depend on the Lord; trust him, and he will take care of you.
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Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this:
6 Then your goodness will shine like the sun, and your fairness 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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