Psalm 37:7

Psalm 37:7 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

7Be still before the Lord

and wait patiently for him;

do not fret when people succeed in their ways,

when they carry out their wicked schemes.

7¶37:7 Or Be stillRest in the Lord and wait 37:7 Or longinglypatiently for Him;

Do not get upset because of one who is successful in his way,

Because of the person who carries out wicked schemes.

7 Or Be stillRest in the Lord and wait Or longinglypatiently for Him;

Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,

Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.

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.

7Be still before the Lord

and wait patiently for Him;

do not fret when men prosper in their ways,

when they carry out wicked schemes.

7Be still and wait patiently for the Lord to act.

Don’t be upset when other people succeed.

Don’t be upset when they carry out their evil plans.