Psalm 37:3-11

New International Reader's Version

³ Trust in the Lord and do good.
    Then you will live in the land and enjoy its food.
⁴ Find your delight in the Lord.
    Then he will give you everything your heart really wants.

⁵ Commit your life to the Lord.
    Here is what he will do if you trust in him.
⁶ He will make the reward for your godly life shine like the dawn.
    He will make the proof of your honest life shine like the sun at noon.

⁷ Be still and wait patiently for the Lord to act.
    Don’t be upset when other people succeed.
    Don’t be upset when they carry out their evil plans.

⁸ Turn away from anger and don’t give in to wrath.
    Don’t be upset, because that only leads to evil.
⁹ Sinful people will be destroyed.
    But those who put their hope in the Lord will receive the land.

¹⁰ In a little while, there won’t be any more sinners.
    Even if you look for them, you won’t be able to find them.
¹¹ But those who are free of pride will be given the land.
    They will enjoy peace and success.