Refrain from anger and give up your rage;
do not be agitated—it can only bring harm.(A)
For evildoers will be destroyed,
but those who put their hope in the Lord
will inherit the land.[a](B)

10 A little while, and the wicked person will be no more;
though you look for him, he will not be there.(C)
11 But the humble will inherit the land[b](D)
and will enjoy abundant prosperity.(E)

12 The wicked person schemes against the righteous
and gnashes his teeth at him.(F)
13 The Lord laughs at him(G)
because He sees that his day is coming.(H)

14 The wicked have drawn the sword and strung the[c] bow
to bring down the afflicted and needy
and to slaughter those whose way is upright.(I)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 37:9 Or earth
  2. Psalm 37:11 Or earth
  3. Psalm 37:14 Lit their

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