Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

{A Psalm of David.} Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.

Bible References

Fret

Psalm 37:7

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.
1 Samuel 1:6
Hannah’s rival provoked her bitterly, to irritate and embarrass her, because the Lord had left her childless.
Proverbs 19:3

The foolishness of man undermines his way [ruining whatever he undertakes];
Then his heart is resentful and rages against the Lord [for, being a fool, he blames the Lord instead of himself].
Proverbs 24:1
Do not be envious of evil men,
Nor desire to be with them;