English Standard Version | English Standard Version |
1Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! | 1Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! |
2For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. | 2For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. |
3Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. | 3Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend 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 act. | 5Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. |
6He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday. | 6He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday. |
7Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! | 7Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! |
8Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. | 8Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. |
9For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land. | 9For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land. |
10In just a little while, the wicked will be no more; though you look carefully at his place, he will not be there. | 10In just a little while, the wicked will be no more; though you look carefully at his place, he will not be there. |
11But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace. | 11But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace. |
12The wicked plots against the righteous and gnashes his teeth at him, | 12The wicked plots against the righteous and gnashes his teeth at him, |
13but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he sees that his day is coming. | 13but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he sees that his day is coming. |
14The wicked draw the sword and bend their bows to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose way is upright; | 14The wicked draw the sword and bend their bows to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose way is upright; |
15their sword shall enter their own heart, and their bows shall be broken. | 15their sword shall enter their own heart, and their bows shall be broken. |
16Better is the little that the righteous has than the abundance of many wicked. | 16Better is the little that the righteous has than the abundance of many wicked. |
17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous. | 17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous. |
18The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their heritage will remain forever; | 18The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their heritage will remain forever; |
19they are not put to shame in evil times; in the days of famine they have abundance. | 19they are not put to shame in evil times; in the days of famine they have abundance. |
20But the wicked will perish; the enemies of the LORD are like the glory of the pastures; they vanish—like smoke they vanish away. | 20But the wicked will perish; the enemies of the LORD are like the glory of the pastures; they vanish—like smoke they vanish away. |
21The wicked borrows but does not pay back, but the righteous is generous and gives; | 21The wicked borrows but does not pay back, but the righteous is generous and gives; |
22for those blessed by the LORD shall inherit the land, but those cursed by him shall be cut off. | 22for those blessed by the LORD shall inherit the land, but those cursed by him shall be cut off. |
23The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way; | 23The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way; |
24though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the LORD upholds his hand. | 24though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the LORD upholds his hand. |
25I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread. | 25I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread. |
26He is ever lending generously, and his children become a blessing. | 26He is ever lending generously, and his children become a blessing. |
27Turn away from evil and do good; so shall you dwell forever. | 27Turn away from evil and do good; so shall you dwell forever. |
28For the LORD loves justice; he will not forsake his saints. They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off. | 28For the LORD loves justice; he will not forsake his saints. They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off. |
29The righteous shall inherit the land and dwell upon it forever. | 29The righteous shall inherit the land and dwell upon it forever. |
30The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. | 30The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. |
31The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not slip. | 31The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not slip. |
32The wicked watches for the righteous and seeks to put him to death. | 32The wicked watches for the righteous and seeks to put him to death. |
33The LORD will not abandon him to his power or let him be condemned when he is brought to trial. | 33The LORD will not abandon him to his power or let him be condemned when he is brought to trial. |
34Wait for the LORD and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land; you will look on when the wicked are cut off. | 34Wait for the LORD and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land; you will look on when the wicked are cut off. |
35I have seen a wicked, ruthless man, spreading himself like a green laurel tree. | 35I have seen a wicked, ruthless man, spreading himself like a green laurel tree. |
36But he passed away, and behold, he was no more; though I sought him, he could not be found. | 36But he passed away, and behold, he was no more; though I sought him, he could not be found. |
37Mark the blameless and behold the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace. | 37Mark the blameless and behold the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace. |
38But transgressors shall be altogether destroyed; the future of the wicked shall be cut off. | 38But transgressors shall be altogether destroyed; the future of the wicked shall be cut off. |
39The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; he is their stronghold in the time of trouble. | 39The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; he is their stronghold in the time of trouble. |
40The LORD helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him. | 40The LORD helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him. |
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