Parallel Verses
Amplified
Be 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.
New American Standard Bible
Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,
by the man who carries out evil plans.
International Standard Version
Be silent in the LORD's presence and wait patiently for him. Don't be angry because of the one whose way prospers or the one who implements evil schemes.
A Conservative Version
Rest in LORD, and wait patiently for him. Fret not thyself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass.
American Standard Version
Rest in Jehovah, 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.
Bible in Basic English
Take your rest in the Lord, waiting quietly for him; do not be angry because of the man who does well in his evil ways, and gives effect to his bad designs.
Darby Translation
Rest in Jehovah, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him that prospereth in his way, because of the man that bringeth mischievous devices to pass.
Julia Smith Translation
Be silent to Jehovah and wait for him: thou shalt not be angry at him prospering his way, at the man doing wickednesses.
King James 2000
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Be quiet before Yahweh and wait for him. Do not fret about one who succeeds [in] his way, about a man making plots.
Modern King James verseion
Rest in Jehovah, and wait patiently for Him; do not fret yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of him who practices wickedness.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination.
NET Bible
Wait patiently for the Lord! Wait confidently for him! Do not fret over the apparent success of a sinner, a man who carries out wicked schemes!
New Heart English Bible
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 makes wicked plots happen.
The Emphasized Bible
Be resigned to Yahweh, yea wait with longing for him; Burn not with vexation at him who prospereth in his way, - at the man who doeth wickedness.
Webster
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.
World English Bible
Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don't fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.
Youngs Literal Translation
Be silent for Jehovah, and stay thyself for Him, Do not fret because of him Who is making prosperous his way, Because of a man doing wicked devices.
Themes
Evil » Devices » General references to
God » Voice of select readings » Waiting for
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for God
Plans of men » Devices, evil » General references to
Waiting » Exhortations and encouragements to
Waiting upon God » Exhortations and encouragements to
Topics
Devotionals
Devotionals about Psalm 37:7
Devotionals containing Psalm 37:7
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 37:7
Prayers for Psalm 37:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Instruction In Wisdom
6
He will make your righteousness [your pursuit of right standing with God] like the light,
And your judgment like [the shining of] the noonday [sun].
Be 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.
Cease from anger and abandon wrath;
Do not fret; it leads only to evil.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Psalm 40:1
And He inclined to me and heard my cry.
Jeremiah 12:1
Yet let me discuss issues of justice with You:
Why has the way of the wicked prospered?
Why are those who deal in treachery (deceit) at ease and thriving?
Psalm 62:1
From Him comes my salvation.
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
Wait [expectantly] for the Lord, and He will rescue and save you.
Joshua 10:12
Then Joshua spoke to the Lord on the day when the Lord handed over the Amorites to the sons of Israel, and Joshua said in the sight of Israel,
And moon, in the Valley of Aijalon.”
Job 21:7-34
“Why do the wicked still live,
Become old, and become mighty in power?
Psalm 27:14
Wait for and confidently expect the Lord;
Be strong and let your heart take courage;
Yes, wait for and confidently expect the Lord.
Psalm 50:8
“I do not reprove you for your sacrifices;
Your burnt offerings are continually before Me.
Psalm 62:5
For God alone my soul waits in silence and quietly submits to Him,
For my hope is from Him.
Psalm 73:3-14
For I was envious of the arrogant
As I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Ecclesiastes 5:8
If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be shocked at the sight [of corruption]; for a higher official watches over another official, and there are higher ones over them [looking out for one another].
Isaiah 8:17
And I will wait for the Lord who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob; and I will look eagerly for Him.
Isaiah 10:13-14
For the Assyrian king has said,
For I have understanding and skill.
I have removed the boundaries of the peoples
And have plundered their treasures;
Like a bull I have brought down those who sat on thrones.
Isaiah 30:15
For the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel has said this,
In quietness and confident trust is your strength.”
But you were not willing,
Lamentations 3:25-26
The Lord is good to those who wait [confidently] for Him,
To those who seek Him [on the authority of God’s word].
Daniel 11:36
“Then the
Jonah 1:11
Then they said to him, “What should we do to you, so that the sea will become calm for us?”—for the sea was becoming more and more violent.
Habakkuk 2:3
“For the vision is yet for the appointed [future] time
It hurries toward the goal [of fulfillment]; it will not fail.
Even though it delays, wait [patiently] for it,
Because it will certainly come; it will not delay.
Galatians 6:9
Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in.
Hebrews 10:36-37
For you have need of patient endurance [to bear up under difficult circumstances without compromising], so that when you have carried out the will of God, you may receive and enjoy to the full what is promised.
James 5:7-11
So wait patiently, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits [expectantly] for the precious harvest from the land, being patient about it, until it receives the early and late rains.
Revelation 13:3-10
I saw one of his heads which seemed to have a fatal wound, but his fatal wound was healed; and the entire earth followed after the beast in amazement.