1 Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, and be not envious of them that work unrighteousness; 2 for they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and fade as the green herb. 3 Confide in Jehovah, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on faithfulness; 4 and delight thyself in Jehovah, and he will give thee the desires of thy heart. 5 Commit thy way unto Jehovah, and rely upon him: he will bring it to pass; 6 and he will bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.

7  Rest in Jehovah, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him that prospereth in his way, because of the man that bringeth mischievous devices to pass. 8  Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; fret not thyself: it would be only to do evil. 9  For evil-doers shall be cut off; but those that wait on Jehovah, they shall possess the land. 10  For yet a little while, and the wicked is not; and thou considerest his place, but he is not. 11  But the meek shall possess the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of prosperity.