1 <By David. > Do not fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness. NHEB — Psalm 37:1
2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb. NHEB — Psalm 37:2
3 Trust in the LORD, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture. NHEB — Psalm 37:3
4 Also delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. NHEB — Psalm 37:4
5 Commit your way to the LORD. Trust also in him, and he will act. NHEB — Psalm 37:5
6 And he will make your righteousness go forth as the light, and your justice as the noonday. NHEB — Psalm 37:6
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 makes wicked plots happen. NHEB — Psalm 37:7
8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not fret, it leads only to evildoing. NHEB — Psalm 37:8
9 For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land. NHEB — Psalm 37:9
10 For yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more. Yes, though you look for his place, he isn't there. NHEB — Psalm 37:10
11 But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. NHEB — Psalm 37:11
12 The wicked plots against the just, and gnashes at him with his teeth. NHEB — Psalm 37:12
13 The LORD will laugh at him, for he sees that his day is coming. NHEB — Psalm 37:13
14 The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, to kill those who are upright in the way. NHEB — Psalm 37:14
15 Their sword shall enter into their own heart. Their bows shall be broken. NHEB — Psalm 37:15
16 Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked. NHEB — Psalm 37:16
17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous. NHEB — Psalm 37:17
18 The LORD knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever. NHEB — Psalm 37:18
19 They shall not be disappointed in the time of evil. In the days of famine they shall be satisfied. NHEB — Psalm 37:19
20 But the wicked shall perish. The enemies of the LORD shall be like the burning of an oven. They will vanish—vanish like smoke. NHEB — Psalm 37:20
21 The wicked borrow, and do not pay back, but the righteous give generously. NHEB — Psalm 37:21
22 For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land. Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off. NHEB — Psalm 37:22
23 The steps of a man are established by the LORD, and he delights in his way. NHEB — Psalm 37:23
24 Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for the LORD holds him up with his hand. NHEB — Psalm 37:24
25 I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread. NHEB — Psalm 37:25
26 All day long he deals graciously and lends, and his offspring are a blessing. NHEB — Psalm 37:26
27 Turn away from evil, and do good. Live securely forever. NHEB — Psalm 37:27
28 For the LORD loves justice, and doesn't forsake his faithful ones. They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off. NHEB — Psalm 37:28
29 The righteous shall inherit the land, and live in it forever. NHEB — Psalm 37:29
30 The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice. NHEB — Psalm 37:30
31 The law of his God is in his heart. None of his steps shall slide. NHEB — Psalm 37:31
32 The wicked watches the righteous, and seeks to kill him. NHEB — Psalm 37:32
33 The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. NHEB — Psalm 37:33
34 Wait for the LORD, and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it. NHEB — Psalm 37:34
35 I have seen the wicked wielding great power, and towering like a cedar of Lebanon. NHEB — Psalm 37:35
36 And I passed by, and look, he was not. And I looked for him, but he could not be found. NHEB — Psalm 37:36
37 Observe the blameless, and see the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace. NHEB — Psalm 37:37
38 As for transgressors, they shall be destroyed together. The future of the wicked shall be cut off. NHEB — Psalm 37:38
39 The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble. NHEB — Psalm 37:39
40 And the LORD helps them, and rescues them. He rescues them from the wicked, and saves them, Because they have taken refuge in him. NHEB — Psalm 37:40