December 24, 2017 · 00:05:36
37 1 Of David. Do not be vexed by evil men; do not be incensed by wrongdoers; 2 for they soon wither like grass, like verdure fade away. 3 Trust in the LORD and do good, abide in the land and remain loyal. 4 Seek the favor of the LORD, and He will grant you the desires of your heart. 5 Leave all to the LORD; trust in Him; He will do it. 6 He will cause your vindication to shine forth like the light, the justice of your case, like the noonday sun. 7 Be patient and wait for the LORD, do not be vexed by the prospering man who carries out his schemes. 8 Give up anger, abandon fury, do not be vexed; it can only do harm. 9 For evil men will be cut off, but those who look to the LORD— they shall inherit the land. 10 A little longer and there will be no wicked man; you will look at where he was— he will be gone. 11 But the lowly shall inherit the land, and delight in abundant well-being. 12 The wicked man schemes against the righteous, and gnashes his teeth at him. 13 The Lord laughs at him, for He knows that his day will come. 14 The wicked draw their swords, bend their bows, to bring down the lowly and needy, to slaughter upright men. 15 Their swords shall pierce their own hearts, and their bows shall be broken. 16 Better the little that the righteous man has than the great abundance of the wicked. 17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the LORD is the support of the righteous. 18 The LORD is concerned for the needs of the blameless; their portion lasts forever; 19 they