1A Psalm of David.Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. Many Bible Versions
2For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Many Bible Versions
3Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Many Bible Versions
4Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Many Bible Versions
5Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. Many Bible Versions
6And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. Many Bible Versions
7Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Many Bible Versions
8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. Many Bible Versions
9For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth. Many Bible Versions
10For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. Many Bible Versions
11But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. Many Bible Versions
12The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. Many Bible Versions
13The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming. Many Bible Versions
14The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation. Many Bible Versions
15Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken. Many Bible Versions
16A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. Many Bible Versions
17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the Lord upholdeth the righteous. Many Bible Versions
18The Lord knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever. Many Bible Versions
19They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. Many Bible Versions
20But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away. Many Bible Versions
21The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. Many Bible Versions
22For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. Many Bible Versions
23The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Many Bible Versions
24Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. Many Bible Versions
25I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. Many Bible Versions
26He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed. Many Bible Versions
27Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. Many Bible Versions
28For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. Many Bible Versions
29The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever. Many Bible Versions
30The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. Many Bible Versions
31The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. Many Bible Versions
32The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. Many Bible Versions
33The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. Many Bible Versions
34Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it. Many Bible Versions
35I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. Many Bible Versions
36Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. Many Bible Versions
37Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. Many Bible Versions
38But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off. Many Bible Versions
39But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble. Many Bible Versions
40And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him. Many Bible Versions