Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,
by the man who carries out evil plans.
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.
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.
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.
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
your justice like the noonday.
do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,
by the man who carries out evil plans.
do not be agitated—it can only bring harm.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Psalm 40:1
For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.
and He turned to me and heard my cry for help.
Jeremiah 12:1
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?
Psalm 62:1
For the choir director: according to Jeduthun.
my salvation comes from Him.
Proverbs 20:22
Wait on the Lord,
Joshua 10:12
On the day the Lord gave the Amorites over to the Israelites, Joshua spoke to the Lord in the presence of Israel:
and moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.”
Job 21:7-34
growing old and becoming powerful?
Psalm 27:14
be strong
Wait for the Lord.
Psalm 50:8
or for your burnt offerings,
which are continually before Me.
Psalm 62:5
for my hope comes from Him.
Psalm 73:3-14
I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Ecclesiastes 5:8
If you see oppression of the poor
Isaiah 8:17
who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob.
I will wait for Him.
Isaiah 10:13-14
For he said:
and wisdom, for I am clever.
I abolished the borders of nations
and plundered their treasures;
like a mighty warrior, I subjugated the inhabitants.
Isaiah 30:15
“You will be delivered by returning and resting;
your strength will lie in quiet confidence.
But you are not willing.”
Lamentations 3:25-26
ט Tet
to the person who seeks Him.
Daniel 11:36
“Then the king will do whatever he wants.
Jonah 1:11
So they said to him, “What should we do to you to calm this sea that’s against us?” For the sea was getting worse and worse.
Habakkuk 2:3
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 6:9
So we must not get tired
Hebrews 10:36-37
For you need endurance, so that after you have done God’s will, you may receive what was promised.
James 5:7-11
Therefore, brothers, 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.
Revelation 13:3-10
One of his heads appeared to be fatally wounded,