Psalms 37:7
“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thy selfe because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked deuices to passe.”
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Psalms 37:7 Context
5Commit thy way vnto the Lord: trust also in him, and he shall bring it to passe. 6And he shall bring forth thy righteousnes as the light, and thy iudgement as the noone day. 7Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thy selfe because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked deuices to passe. 8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thy selfe in any wise to doe euill. 9For euil doers shall be cut off: but those that waite vpon the Lord, they shall inherite the earth.
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Other Translations for Psalms 37:7
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
- King James Version
Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Rest in Jehovah, and wait patiently for him: Fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, Because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Take your rest in the Lord, waiting quietly for him; do not be angry because of the man who does well in his evil ways, and gives effect to his bad designs.
- Basic English Bible
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.
- Darby Bible
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
- Webster's Bible
Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don't fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.
- World English Bible
Be silent for Jehovah, and stay thyself for Him, Do not fret because of him Who is making prosperous his way, Because of a man doing wicked devices.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Resign thyself unto the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 37:7
37:7 Rest - Do not repine at his dealings, but quietly submit to his will, and wait for his help.