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Psalm 37:7-9
King James Version
Psalm 37:7-9
King James Version
7 Rest 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.
8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
9 For 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
Psalm 37:7-9
New King James Version
7 Rest 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.
Footnotes
- Psalm 37:9 destroyed
Psalm 37:7-9
English Standard Version
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.
Psalm 37:7-9
New American Standard Bible
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.
8 Cease from anger and (D)abandon wrath;
Do not get upset; it leads only to evildoing.
9 For (E)evildoers will be eliminated,
But those who wait for the Lord, they will (F)inherit the land.
Footnotes
- Psalm 37:7 Or Be still
- Psalm 37:7 Or longingly
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