Psalms 37:1-10

1 Don't be upset because of evil people. Don't be jealous of those who do wrong,

2 because like the grass, they will soon dry up. Like green plants, they will soon die away.

3 Trust the Lord and do good. Live in the land and feed on truth.

4 Enjoy serving the Lord, and he will give you what you want.

5 Depend on the Lord; trust him, and he will take care of you.

6 Then your goodness will shine like the sun, and your fairness like the noonday sun.

7 Wait and trust the Lord. Don't be upset when others get rich or when someone else's plans succeed.

8 Don't get angry. Don't be upset; it only leads to trouble.

9 Evil people will be sent away, but those who trust the Lord will inherit the land.

10 In a little while the wicked will be no more. You may look for them, but they will be gone.

Psalms 37:1-10 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 37

\\<<[A Psalm] of David>>\\. This psalm, it is very probable, was written at the same time, and upon the same occasion, with the former; and describes the different states of good and bad men; and is full of exhortations, instructions, and advice to the people of God; intermixed with various encouraging promises. A late learned writer {h} thinks it was written for Mephibosheth's consolation under Ziba's calumny. {h} Delaney's Life of King David, vol. 2. p. 219.