Parallel Bible results for "Psalm 37:2-12"

Psalms 37:2-12

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2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as 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; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
4 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
4 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this:
6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
6 He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.
7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
8 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.
9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
9 For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.
10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
10 A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found.
11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
11 But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity.
12 The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
12 The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them;
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