8 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;

do not fret—it leads only to evil.

9 For those who are evil will be destroyed,

but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.

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

though you look for them, they will not be found.

11 But the meek will inherit the land

and enjoy peace and prosperity.

8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath:

Fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

9 For evildoers shall be cut off:

But those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.

10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be:

Yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.

11 But the meek shall inherit the earth;

And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

8 Stop being angry!

Turn from your rage!

Do not lose your temper—

it only leads to harm.

9 For the wicked will be destroyed,

but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land.

10 Soon the wicked will disappear.

Though you look for them, they will be gone.

11 The lowly will possess the land

and will live in peace and prosperity.

8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath;

Do not fret—it only causes harm.

9 For evildoers shall be cut off;

But those who wait on the Lord,

They shall inherit the earth.

10 For yet a little while and the wicked shall be no more;

Indeed, you will look carefully for his place,

But it shall be no more.

11 But the meek shall inherit the earth,

And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

8 Don’t get angry.

Don’t be upset; it only leads to trouble.

9 Evil people will be sent away,

but those who trust the Lord will inherit the land.

10 In a little while the wicked will be no more.

You may look for them, but they will be gone.

11 People who are not proud will inherit the land

and will enjoy complete peace.

8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath:

Fret not thyself, it tendeth only to evil-doing.

9 For evil-doers shall be cut off;

But those that wait for Jehovah, they shall inherit the land.

10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be:

Yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and he shall not be.

11 But the meek shall inherit the land,

And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

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.

8 Let go of anger, and leave rage behind. 

Do not be preoccupied. 

It only leads to evil. 

9 Evildoers will be cut off ⸤from their inheritance⸥, 

but those who wait with hope for the Lord will inherit the land. 

10 In a little while a wicked person will vanish. 

Then you can carefully examine where he was, 

but there will be no trace of him. 

11 Oppressed people will inherit the land 

and will enjoy unlimited peace. 

8 Refrain from anger and give up your rage;

do not be agitated—it can only bring harm.

9 For evildoers will be destroyed,

but those who put their hope in the Lord

will inherit the land.

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

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

11 But the humble will inherit the land

and will enjoy abundant prosperity.

8 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath.

Do not fret—it leads only to evil.

9 For the wicked shall be cut off,

but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land.

10 Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more;

though you look diligently for their place, they will not be there.

11 But the meek shall inherit the land,

and delight themselves in abundant prosperity.

8 Refrain from anger and forsake wrath.

Do not fret; it only brings evil.

9 For evildoers will be cut off,

but those who wait for Yahweh—

they will possess the land.

10 And yet a little while and the wicked will not be,

and you will look carefully upon his place, but he will not be.

11 But the afflicted will possess the land,

and they will take pleasure in an abundance of peace.

8 Keep from being angry. Turn away from anger.

Don’t be upset. That only leads to evil.

9 Sinful people will be cut off from the land.

But it will be given to those who put their hope in the Lord.

10 In a little while, there won’t be any more sinners.

Even if you look for them, you won’t be able to find them.

11 But those who are free of pride will be given the land.

They will enjoy great peace.

8 Cease from anger and forsake wrath;

Do not fret; it leads only to evildoing.

9 For evildoers will be cut off,

But those who wait for the Lord, they will inherit the land.

10 Yet a little while and the wicked man will be no more;

And you will look carefully for his place and he will not be there.

11 But the humble will inherit the land

And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity.