Psalms 37

1Of David. א Do not be vexed by evildoers;do not be incensed by wrongdoers;

2for they soon wither like grass,like verdure fade away.

3ב Trust in GOD and do good,abide in the land and remain loyal.

4Seek GOD’s favor,and you will be granted the desires of your heart.

5ג Leave all to GOD;be trusting; [God] will do it—

6causing your vindication to shine forth like the light,the justice of your case, like the noonday sun.

7ד Be patient and wait for GOD,do not be vexed by the one who is prospering—the opponent who carries out schemes.

8ה Give up anger, abandon fury,do not be vexed;it can only do harm.

9For evildoers will be cut off,but those who look to GOD—they shall inherit the land.

10ו A little longer and there will be no wicked;you will look at where they were—they will be gone.

11But the lowly shall inherit the land,and delight in abundant well-being.

12ז The wicked scheme against the righteous,and gnash their teeth at them.

13My Sovereign laughs at them,knowing that their day will come.

14ח The wicked draw their swords, bend their bows,to bring down the lowly and needy,to slaughter the upright.

15Their swords shall pierce their own hearts,and their bows shall be broken.

16ט Better the little that a righteous person hasthan the great abundance of the wicked.

17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken,but GOD is the support of the righteous.

18י GOD is concerned for the needs of the blameless;their portion lasts forever;

19they shall not come to grief in bad times;in famine, they shall eat their fill.

20כ But the wicked shall perish,and GOD’s enemies shall be consumed,like meadow grass consumed in smoke.

21ל The wicked borrow and do not repay;the righteous are generous and keep giving.

22Those blessed by [God] shall inherit the land,but those who are cursed shall be cut off.

23מ People’s steps are made firm by GOD,when their way is a delight to [God].

24Though they stumble, they do not fall down,for GOD gives them support.

25נ I have been young and am now old,but I have never seen someone righteous abandoned,or their children seeking bread.

26They are always generous, and lend,and their children are held blessed.

27ס Shun evil and do good,and you shall abide forever.

28For GOD loves what is right,and does not abandon those who are faithful.They are preserved forever,while the children of the wicked will be cut off.

29The righteous shall inherit the land,and abide forever in it.

30פ The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom,and their tongue speaks what is right.

31The teaching of their God is in their heart;their feet do not slip.

32צ The wicked watch for the righteous,seeking to put them to death;

33GOD will not abandon them to their power,and will not let them be condemned in judgment.

34ק Look to GOD and keep to the godly way,and you will be raised high that you may inherit the land;when the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.

35ר I saw the wicked, powerful,well-rooted like a robust native tree.

36Suddenly they vanished and were gone;I sought them, but they were not to be found.

37ש Mark the blameless, note the upright,for there is a future for the person of integrity.

38But transgressors shall be utterly destroyed,the future of the wicked shall be cut off.

39ת The deliverance of the righteous comes from GOD,their stronghold in time of trouble.

40GOD helps them and rescues them,rescues them from the wicked and delivers them,for in [God] they seek refuge.