Psalm 37:7

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Be still before YHWH, and wait patiently for Him; do not fret over the one succeeding in his path, over the man making schemes.

Latin

Subditus esto Domino, et ora eum. Noli æmulari in eo qui prosperatur in via sua; in homine faciente injustitias.

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English

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.

Notes

Psalms 37:7

Be still: We should let the Lord be God rather than taking matters into our own hands.

Psalms 37:1–9

The wise respond to evil by trusting in the Lord. Trust has five parts:

Do not become irritated or jealous of those who do evil (Psalm 37:1–2).
Delight in the Lord (Psalm 37:3–4).
Submit to the Lord (Psalm 37:5–6).
Practice patience in hope (Psalm 37:7).
Avoid anger (Psalm 37:8–9).

Psalms 37:1–40

This psalm addresses the issues raised in Psalm 36:

How should the godly react to evil?
When will the Lord bring justice?
Why does he allow the wicked to harm his creation?

Psalm 37 provides clear answers that reduce the tensions of life (Psalm 37:1–9, 34) and promise that the meek will have a future (Psalm 37:10–11, 39–40).

The contrast between the godly and the wicked highlights the uselessness of foolishness (Psalm 37:12–24, 27–33). The psalmist's personal insights add a human element (Psalm 37:25–26, 35–38). He encourages viewing the land's inheritance with a long-term perspective: The earth belongs to the Lord, who will give it to those he blesses—the humble and godly who trust, hope, and follow him (see Psalm 37:9, 11, 22, 29, 34; see also Isaiah 57:13; Matthew 5:5).

Theme notes and profiles

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Related verses

James 5:7–11
Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
Psalm 27:14
Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
Psalm 62:5
Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him.
Hebrews 10:36–37
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
Lamentations 3:25–26
The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
Habakkuk 2:3
For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay.
Jeremiah 12:1
Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease?
Psalm 40:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.
Isaiah 30:15
For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.”
Psalm 62:1
For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him.
Galatians 6:9
Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

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