Psalm 37:7-8
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Daleth
7 Be still before the Lord;
wait for him.
Do not be provoked by the prosperous,
nor by malicious schemers.
He
8 Refrain from anger; abandon wrath;
do not be provoked; it brings only harm.
Psalm 37:7-8
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
7 Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him;
do not fret over those who prosper in their way,
over those who carry out evil devices.
8 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath.
Do not fret—it leads only to evil.
Psalm 37:7-8
Good News Translation
7 Be patient and wait for the Lord to act;
don't be worried about those who prosper
or those who succeed in their evil plans.
8 Don't give in to worry or anger;
it only leads to trouble.
Psalm 37:7-8
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.
8 Cease from anger and (D)abandon wrath;
Do not get upset; it leads only to evildoing.
Footnotes
- Psalm 37:7 Or Be still
- Psalm 37:7 Or longingly
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