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Psalm 37

A [Psalm] of David. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:1} Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:2} For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:3} Trust in the LORD, and do good; [so] shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:4} Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:5} Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring [it] to pass. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:6} And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{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. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:8} Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:9} For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:10} For yet a little while, and the wicked [shall] not [be:] yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it [shall] not [be.] ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:11} But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:12} The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:13} The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:14} The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, [and] to slay such as be of upright conversation. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:15} Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:16} A little that a righteous man hath [is] better than the riches of many wicked. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:17} For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:18} The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:19} They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:20} But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD [shall be] as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:21} The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:22} For [such as be] blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and [they that be] cursed of him shall be cut off. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:23} The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:24} Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth [him with] his hand. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:25} I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:26} [He is] ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed [is] blessed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:27} Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:28} For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:29} The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:30} The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:31} The law of his God [is] in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:32} The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:33} The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:34} Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see [it. ] ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:35} I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:36} Yet he passed away, and, lo, he [was] not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:37} Mark the perfect [man,] and behold the upright: for the end of [that] man [is] peace. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:38} But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:39} But the salvation of the righteous [is] of the LORD: [he is] their strength in the time of trouble. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

{Psalms 37:40} And the LORD shall help them and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.

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