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Psalm 37:1

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37:1Do not fret1 when wicked men seem to succeed!2

Do not envy evildoers!

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Footnotes

  1. 1 The verb form is singular (see vv. 3–10 as well, where the second person verbs and pronouns are also singular). The psalmist’s exhortation has a wisdom flavor to it; it is personalized for each member of his audience.
  2. 2 Heb “over sinners.” The context indicates that the psalmist has in mind the apparent power and success of sinners. See v. 7b.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Fret not yourself because of evildoers;

be not envious of wrongdoers!

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Do not fret because of those who are evil

or be envious of those who do wrong;

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Do not be agitated by evildoers;

do not envy those who do wrong.

NLTNew Living Translation

Don’t worry about the wicked

or envy those who do wrong.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Do not fret because of evildoers;

do not be envious of doers of wickedness.

KJV 1900King James Version

Fret not thyself because of evildoers,

Neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.