Psalm 37:7-9

King James Version

⁷Rest 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.

⁸Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

⁹For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.

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Psalm 37:7-9

New King James Version

⁷Rest in the Lord, ^(A)and wait patiently for Him;
Do not fret because of him who ^(B)prospers in his way,
Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.
⁸^(C)Cease from anger, and forsake wrath;
^(D)Do not fret—it only causes harm.

⁹For evildoers shall be ^[a]cut off;
But those who wait on the Lord,
They shall ^(E)inherit the earth.

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Psalm 37:7-9

English Standard Version

⁷^(A)Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him;
^(B)fret not yourself over the one who ^(C)prospers in his way,
over the man who carries out evil devices!

⁸^(D)Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath!
^(E)Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.
⁹^(F)For the evildoers shall be cut off,
but those who wait for the Lord shall ^(G)inherit the land.

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Psalm 37:7-9

New American Standard Bible

⁷^[a]Rest in the Lord and ^(A)wait ^[b]patiently for Him;
^(B)Do not get upset because of one who is ^(C)successful in his way,
Because of the person who carries out wicked schemes.
⁸Cease from anger and ^(D)abandon wrath;
Do not get upset; it leads only to evildoing.
⁹For ^(E)evildoers will be eliminated,
But those who wait for the Lord, they will ^(F)inherit the land.