Psalms 37:8

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 37:8

BSB
Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret-it can only bring harm.
AKJV
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not yourself in any wise to do evil.
CPDV
Cease from wrath and leave behind rage. Do not choose to imitate the malicious.
ERV
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself, it tendeth only to evil-doing.
NHEB
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not fret, it leads only to evildoing.
SMT
Desist from anger and forsake wrath: thou shalt not be angry only to do evil.

Commentary for Psalms 37:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 37:8
Summary
Abandon anger and resist wickedness
Event
Counseling emotional restraint
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Teaching