Psalm 37:1–11

1 Do not be agitated by evildoers;

do not envy those who do wrong.v

2 For they wither quickly like grass

and wilt like tender green plants.w

3 Trust in the Lord and do what is good;x

dwell in the land and live securely.A,y

4 Take delight in the Lord,

and he will give you your heart’s desires.z

5 Commit your way to the Lord;

trust in him, and he will act,aa

6 making your righteousness shine like the dawn,

your justice like the noonday.ab

7 Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for him;ac

do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,

by the person who carries out evil plans.ad

8 Refrain from anger and give up your rage;

do not be agitated—it can only bring harm.ae

9 For evildoers will be destroyed,

but those who put their hope in the Lord

will inherit the land.af

10 A little while, and the wicked person will be no more;

though you look for him, he will not be there.a

11 But the humble will inherit the landb

and will enjoy abundant prosperity.c