Psalms
Psa
37:1
<[A Psalm] of David.> Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
<[A Psalm] of David.> Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
Psalms
Psa
37:2
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
Psalms
Psa
37:3
Trust in the LORD, and do good; [so] shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
Trust in the LORD, and do good; [so] shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
Psalms
Psa
37:4
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Psalms
Psa
37:5
Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring [it] to pass.
Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring [it] to pass.
Psalms
Psa
37:6
And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
Psalms
Psa
37:7
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.
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.
Psalms
Psa
37:8
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
Psalms
Psa
37:9
For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
Psalms
Psa
37:10
For yet a little while, and the wicked [shall] not [be]: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it [shall] not [be].
For yet a little while, and the wicked [shall] not [be]: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it [shall] not [be].
Psalms
Psa
37:11
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Psalms
Psa
37:12
The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
Psalms
Psa
37:13
The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.
The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.
Psalms
Psa
37:14
The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, [and] to slay such as be of upright conversation.
The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, [and] to slay such as be of upright conversation.
Psalms
Psa
37:15
Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
Psalms
Psa
37:16
A little that a righteous man hath [is] better than the riches of many wicked.
A little that a righteous man hath [is] better than the riches of many wicked.
Psalms
Psa
37:17
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
Psalms
Psa
37:18
The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
Psalms
Psa
37:19
They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
Psalms
Psa
37:20
But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD [shall be] as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.
But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD [shall be] as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.
Psalms
Psa
37:21
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
Psalms
Psa
37:22
For [such as be] blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and [they that be] cursed of him shall be cut off.
For [such as be] blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and [they that be] cursed of him shall be cut off.
Psalms
Psa
37:23
The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
Psalms
Psa
37:24
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth [him with] his hand.
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth [him with] his hand.
Psalms
Psa
37:25
I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Psalms
Psa
37:26
[He is] ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed [is] blessed.
[He is] ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed [is] blessed.
Psalms
Psa
37:27
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
Psalms
Psa
37:28
For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
Psalms
Psa
37:29
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
Psalms
Psa
37:30
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
Psalms
Psa
37:31
The law of his God [is] in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
The law of his God [is] in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
Psalms
Psa
37:32
The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
Psalms
Psa
37:33
The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
Psalms
Psa
37:34
Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see [it].
Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see [it].
Psalms
Psa
37:35
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
Psalms
Psa
37:36
Yet he passed away, and, lo, he [was] not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
Yet he passed away, and, lo, he [was] not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
Psalms
Psa
37:37
Mark the perfect [man], and behold the upright: for the end of [that] man [is] peace.
Mark the perfect [man], and behold the upright: for the end of [that] man [is] peace.
Psalms
Psa
37:38
But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.
But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.
Psalms
Psa
37:39
But the salvation of the righteous [is] of the LORD: [he is] their strength in the time of trouble.
But the salvation of the righteous [is] of the LORD: [he is] their strength in the time of trouble.
Psalms
Psa
37:40
And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.
And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.
