Psalms 37:1

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

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Other Translations for Psalms 37:1

BSB
Of David. Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong.
AKJV
Fret not yourself because of evildoers, neither be you envious against the workers of iniquity.
CPDV
A Psalm of David himself. Do not choose to imitate the malicious; neither should you envy those who work iniquity.
ERV
A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness.
NHEB
By David. Do not fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness.
SMT
To David. Thou shalt not be angry at those doing evil, and thou shalt not envy those working iniquity.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 37:1

APsalmofDavidH1732Proper Name MasculineFretH2734VerbnotthyselfbecauseofevildoersH7489VerbneitherbethouenviousH7065VerbagainsttheworkersH6213VerbofiniquityH5766Noun

Commentary for Psalms 37:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 37:1
Summary
Reject anxiety over wrongdoers' temporary success
Event
Counseling against envious worry
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
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