Bible verse
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
Psalm 37:7 · BSB
The verses around it, from Psalm 37.
3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.
6 He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun.
7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
8 Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm.
9 For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.
10 Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found.
11 But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.
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.
ASV
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.
ERV
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.
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