Psalm 37:1-6
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Psalm 37
Exhortation to Patience and Trust
Of David.
1 Do not fret because of the wicked;
do not be envious of wrongdoers,(A)
2 for they will soon fade like the grass
and wither like the green herb.(B)
3 Trust in the Lord and do good;
live in the land and enjoy security.(C)
4 Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.(D)
5 Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him, and he will act.(E)
6 He will make your vindication shine like the light
and the justice of your cause like the noonday.(F)
Psalm 37:27-31
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
27 Depart from evil, and do good;
so you shall abide forever.(A)
28 For the Lord loves justice;
he will not forsake his faithful ones.
The righteous shall be kept safe forever,
but the children of the wicked shall be cut off.(B)
29 The righteous shall inherit the land
and live in it forever.(C)
30 The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom,
and their tongues speak justice.(D)
31 The law of their God is in their hearts;
their steps do not slip.(E)
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