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Psalm 37:7–8

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7†Rest in the Lord, and kwait patiently for him:

aFret not thyself because of him lwho prospereth in his way,

Because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

8mCease from anger, and forsake wrath:

aFret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

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Footnotes

  1. †Heb. Be silent to the Lord. Ps. 62:1. & 65:1. Lam. 3:26.
  2. kSo Job 35:14 (Heb.). Comp. Ps. 38:15 marg. La. 3:26 (Heb.).
  3. aver. 7. 8. Prov. 24:19 and marg.
  4. lSee Jer. 12:1.
  5. mSo Eph. 4:26.
  6. aver. 7. 8. Prov. 24:19 and marg.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him;

fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way,

over the man who carries out evil devices!

Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath!

Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Be still before the Lord

and wait patiently for him;

do not fret when people succeed in their ways,

when they carry out their wicked schemes.

Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;

do not fret—it leads only to evil.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for him;

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

by the person who carries out evil plans.

Refrain from anger and give up your rage;

do not be agitated—it can only bring harm.

NLTNew Living Translation

Be still in the presence of the Lord,

and wait patiently for him to act.

Don’t worry about evil people who prosper

or fret about their wicked schemes.

Stop being angry!

Turn from your rage!

Do not lose your temper—

it only leads to harm.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Be quiet before Yahweh and wait for him.

Do not fret about one who succeeds in his way,

about a man making plots.

Refrain from anger and forsake wrath.

Do not fret; it only brings evil.