Berean Study Bible | Berean Study Bible |
1Of David. Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong. | 1Of David. Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong. |
2For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender plants. | 2For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender plants. |
3Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. | 3Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. |
4Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. | 4Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. |
5Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it. | 5Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it. |
6He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun. | 6He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun. |
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 before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes. |
8Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm. | 8Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm. |
9For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land. | 9For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land. |
10Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. | 10Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. |
11But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. | 11But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. |
12The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them, | 12The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them, |
13but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming. | 13but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming. |
14The wicked have drawn the sword and bent the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright. | 14The wicked have drawn the sword and bent the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright. |
15But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken. | 15But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken. |
16Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many who are wicked. | 16Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many who are wicked. |
17For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous. | 17For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous. |
18The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever. | 18The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever. |
19In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied. | 19In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied. |
20But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away. | 20But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away. |
21The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving. | 21The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving. |
22Surely those He blesses will inherit the land, but the cursed will be destroyed. | 22Surely those He blesses will inherit the land, but the cursed will be destroyed. |
23The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. | 23The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. |
24Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. | 24Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. |
25I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread. | 25I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread. |
26They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing. | 26They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing. |
27Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever. | 27Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever. |
28For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off. | 28For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off. |
29The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever. | 29The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever. |
30The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. | 30The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. |
31The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter. | 31The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter. |
32Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them, | 32Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them, |
33the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned under judgment. | 33the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned under judgment. |
34Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it. | 34Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it. |
35I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree, | 35I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree, |
36yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found. | 36yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found. |
37Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace. | 37Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace. |
38But the transgressors will all be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off. | 38But the transgressors will all be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off. |
39The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble. | 39The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble. |
40The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him. | 40The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him. |
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