Psalms 37:1-11

1Do not worry because of evildoers, Nor be envious toward wrongdoers;

2For they will wither quickly like the grass, And fade like the green herb.

3Trust [rely on and have confidence] in the Lord and do good; Dwell in the land and feed [securely] on His faithfulness.

4Delight yourself in the Lord, And He will give you the desires and petitions of your heart.

5Commit your way to the Lord; Trust in Him also and He will do it.

6He will make your righteousness [your pursuit of right standing with God] like the light, And your judgment like [the shining of] the noonday [sun].

7Be still before the Lord; wait patiently for Him and entrust yourself to Him; Do not fret (whine, agonize) because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.

8Cease from anger and abandon wrath; Do not fret; it leads only to evil.

9For those who do evil will be cut off, But those who wait for the Lord, they will inherit the land.

10For yet a little while and the wicked one will be gone [forever]; Though you look carefully where he used to be, he will not be [found].

11But the humble will [at last] inherit the land And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity and peace.