Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for Him;(A)
do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,
by the man who carries out evil plans.(B)

Refrain from anger and give up your rage;
do not be agitated—it can only bring harm.(C)
For evildoers will be destroyed,
but those who put their hope in the Lord
will inherit the land.[a](D)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 37:9 Or earth

Be still(A) before the Lord
    and wait patiently(B) for him;
do not fret(C) when people succeed in their ways,(D)
    when they carry out their wicked schemes.(E)

Refrain from anger(F) and turn from wrath;
    do not fret(G)—it leads only to evil.
For those who are evil will be destroyed,(H)
    but those who hope(I) in the Lord will inherit the land.(J)

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