Psalms 37:7
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.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 37 connects to 10 cross-references. A lengthy alphabetic acrostic attributed to David urging against fretting at the prosperity of evildoers. It repeatedly encourages trusting in the Lord, delighting in him, and committing one's way to him. The meek will inherit the land while the wicked …
Other Translations
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.
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.
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.
Cross References
For thus saith the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in …
And my hand hath found as a nest the riches of the people: and as one gathereth eggs that are …
For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I am …
And I will wait upon the Lord, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look …
Righteous art thou, O Lord, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore …
He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the …
And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and …
Then spake Joshua to the Lord in the day when the Lord delivered up the Amorites before the children of …
If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not …
It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.