Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
Rest in Jehovah, and wait patiently for Him; do not fret yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of him who practices wickedness.
New American Standard Bible
Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,
by the man who carries out evil plans.
International Standard Version
Be silent in the LORD's presence and wait patiently for him. Don't be angry because of the one whose way prospers or the one who implements evil schemes.
A Conservative Version
Rest in LORD, and wait patiently for him. Fret not thyself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
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.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Darby Translation
Rest in Jehovah, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him that prospereth in his way, because of the man that bringeth mischievous devices to pass.
Julia Smith Translation
Be silent to Jehovah and wait for him: thou shalt not be angry at him prospering his way, at the man doing wickednesses.
King James 2000
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Be quiet before Yahweh and wait for him. Do not fret about one who succeeds [in] his way, about a man making plots.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination.
NET Bible
Wait patiently for the Lord! Wait confidently for him! Do not fret over the apparent success of a sinner, a man who carries out wicked schemes!
New Heart English Bible
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him. Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.
The Emphasized Bible
Be resigned to Yahweh, yea wait with longing for him; Burn not with vexation at him who prospereth in his way, - at the man who doeth wickedness.
Webster
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.
World English Bible
Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don't fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.
Youngs Literal Translation
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.
Themes
Evil » Devices » General references to
God » Voice of select readings » Waiting for
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for God
Plans of men » Devices, evil » General references to
Waiting » Exhortations and encouragements to
Waiting upon God » Exhortations and encouragements to
Topics
Devotionals
Devotionals about Psalm 37:7
Devotionals containing Psalm 37:7
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 37:7
Prayers for Psalm 37:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Instruction In Wisdom
6 And He shall bring forth your righteousness like the light, and your judgment like the noonday. 7 Rest in Jehovah, and wait patiently for Him; do not fret yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of him who practices wickedness. 8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; do not fret yourself to do evil.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Psalm 40:1
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for Jehovah; and He bowed down to me, and heard my cry.
Jeremiah 12:1
Righteous are You, O Jehovah, that I might contend with You; yet let me speak with You about Your judgments. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are all those happy who deal treacherously?
Psalm 62:1
To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Only to God is my soul in silence; from Him comes my salvation.
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, I will repay evil; wait on Jehovah, and He will save you.
Joshua 10:12
Then Joshua spoke to Jehovah in the day when Jehovah delivered up the Amorites before the sons of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun! Stand still on Gibeon! And, moon, stand still in the valley of Aijalon!
Job 21:7-34
Why do the wicked live? They grow old and become mighty in power.
Psalm 27:14
Hope in Jehovah; be of good courage, and He shall make your heart strong; yea, hope in Jehovah.
Psalm 50:8
I will not reprove you for your sacrifices; yea, your burnt offerings are continually before Me.
Psalm 62:5
My soul, be silent only to God; for my hope is from Him.
Psalm 73:3-14
For I was jealous of the proud, when I saw the peace of the wicked.
Ecclesiastes 5:8
If you see the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, do not marvel at the matter. For He who is higher than the highest watches; and there are some higher than they.
Isaiah 8:17
And I will wait on Jehovah, who hides His face from the house of Jacob; and I will look for Him.
Isaiah 10:13-14
For he says, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I am wise. And I have removed the bounds of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the people like a strong man.
Isaiah 30:15
For so says the Lord Jehovah, the Holy One of Israel, In returning and rest you shall be saved; and in quietness and hope shall be your strength. And you were not willing.
Lamentations 3:25-26
Jehovah is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.
Daniel 11:36
And the king shall do according to his will. And he shall exalt and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvelous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper until the fury is fulfilled. For that which is decreed shall be done.
Jonah 1:11
Then they said to him, What shall we do to you, that the sea may be calm to us? For the sea was going on and being stormy.
Habakkuk 2:3
For the vision is still for an appointed time, but it speaks to the end, and it does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it; because it will surely come. It will not tarry.
Galatians 6:9
But we should not lose heart in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not faint.
Hebrews 10:36-37
For you have need of patience, so that after you have done the will of God you might receive the promise.
James 5:7-11
Therefore be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and has long patience for it, until he receives the early and the latter rain.
Revelation 13:3-10
And I saw one of its heads as having been slain to death, and its deadly wound was healed. And all the earth marveled after the beast.