⁷ Be still^(A) before the Lord
    and wait patiently^(B) for him;
do not fret^(C) when people succeed in their ways,^(D)
    when they carry out their wicked schemes.^(E)

⁹ For those who are evil will be destroyed,^(A)
    but those who hope^(B) in the Lord will inherit the land.^(C)

¹⁰ He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;^(A)
    I will be exalted^(B) among the nations,
    I will be exalted in the earth.”

⁴ Tremble and^[a] do not sin;^(A)
    when you are on your beds,^(B)
    search your hearts and be silent.