Parallel Bible results for "psalms 37:1-8"

Psalm 37:1-8

1 Do not fret because of evildoers, Be not envious toward wrongdoers.

1 Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong;

2 For they will wither quickly like the grass And fade 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 cultivate 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 also in Him, and He will do it.

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 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; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.

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; Do not fret; it leads only to evildoing.

8 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.