Psalms 37:7

Psalms 37:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!
• New King James Version (NKJV)Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.

Context of Psalms 37:7

5Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act, 6making your righteousness shine like the dawn, your justice like the noonday. Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for him; do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way, by the person who carries out evil plans. 8Refrain from anger and give up your rage; do not be agitated — it can only bring harm. 9For evildoers will be destroyed, but those who put their hope in the Lord will inherit the land.

Psalms 37:7 word by word

דּ֤וֹם׀ לַיהוָה֮ וְהִתְח֪וֹלֵ֫ל ל֥וֹ אַל־תִּ֭תְחַר בְּמַצְלִ֣יחַ דַּרְכּ֑וֹ בְּ֝אִ֗ישׁ עֹשֶׂ֥ה מְזִמּֽוֹת׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Restדָּמַםdâmam · to silence: stationaryH1826
• in the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• and wait patientlyחוּלchûl chîyl · to twist: anticipateH2342
• for him: fretחָרָהchârâh · to be incensedH2734
• not thyself because of him who prosperethצָלֵחַtsâlach tsâlêach · to prosperH6743
• in his wayדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: conductH1870
• because of the manאִישׁ'îysh · manH376
• who bringethעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
• wicked devicesמְזִמָּהmezimmâh · plotH4209

Cross-references for Psalms 37:7

• Psalms 62:1I am at rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.
• Joshua 10:12On the day the Lord gave the Amorites over to the Israelites, Joshua spoke to the Lord in the presence of Israel: “Sun, stand still over Gibeon, and moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.”
• Jonah 1:11So they said to him, “What should we do to you so that the sea will calm down for us?” For the sea was getting worse and worse.
• Psalms 27:14Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart be courageous. Wait for the Lord.
• Psalms 40:1I waited patiently for the Lord, and he turned to me and heard my cry for help.
• Proverbs 20:22Don’t say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the Lord, and he will rescue you.
• Isaiah 8:17I will wait for the Lord, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob. I will wait for him.
• Isaiah 30:15For the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “You will be delivered by returning and resting; your strength will lie in quiet confidence. But you are not willing.”
• Lamentations 3:25The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the person who seeks him.
• Habakkuk 2:3For the vision is yet for the appointed time; it testifies about the end and will not lie. Though it delays, wait for it, since it will certainly come and not be late.
• Galatians 6:9Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.
• Hebrews 10:36For you need endurance, so that after you have done God’s will, you may receive what was promised.
• James 5:7Therefore, brothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and is patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains.
• Psalms 50:8I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices or for your burnt offerings, which are continually before me.
• Psalms 73:3For I envied the arrogant; I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
• Jeremiah 12:1You will be righteous, Lord, even if I bring a case against you. Yet, I wish to contend with you: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the treacherous live at ease?

Commentaries on Psalms 37:7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7Rest in the Lord - דום dom, "be silent, be dumb." Do not find fault with thy Maker; he does all things well for others, he will do all things well for thee. And wait patiently for him - לו והתחולל vehithcholel lo, and set thyself to expect him; and be determined to expect, or wait for him. Such is the import of a verb in the hithpoel conjugation. A heathen gives good advice on a similar subject: - Nil ergo optabunt homines? Si consilium vis, Permittes…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7Rest in the Lord - Margin, “Be silent to the Lord.” The Hebrew word means to be mute, silent, still: Job 29:21; Leviticus 10:3; Lamentations 3:28. Hence, to be silent to anyone; that is, to listen to him in silence; and the idea in the phrase here, ““be silent to Jehovah,”” is that of waiting in silent patience or confidence for his interposition; or, in other words, of leaving the whole matter with him without being anxious as to the result. And wait…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-20Verses 7-20 Let us be satisfied that God will make all to work for good to us. Let us not discompose ourselves at what we see in this world. A fretful, discontented spirit is open to many temptations. For, in all respects, the little which is allotted to the righteous, is more comfortable and more profitable than the ill-gotten and abused riches of ungodly men. It comes from a hand of special love. God provides plentifully and well, not only for his…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7Be still: We should let the Lord be God rather than taking matters into our own hands.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 7-87-8. Rest in--literally, "Be silent to the Lord." and wait--Be submissive--avoid petulance and murmurings, anger and rash doing.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 37:7

• Contentment
• Desire
• Envy
• Faith
• Happiness
• Patience
• Waiting

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Commentaries on Psalms 37

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings