Psalm 37
1 Do not fret because of those who are evil
or be envious of those who do wrong;
2 for like the grass they will soon wither,
like green plants they will soon die away.
3 Trust in the Lord and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
4 Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him and he will do this:
6 He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,
your vindication like the noonday sun.
7 Be still before the Lord
and wait patiently for him;
do not fret when people succeed in their ways,
when they carry out their wicked schemes.
8 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;
do not fret—it leads only to evil.
9 For those who are evil will be destroyed,
but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.
10 A little while, and the wicked will be no more;
though you look for them, they will not be found.
11 But the meek ...
Overcoming Unhealthy Habits - Psalm 37
Overcoming Unhealthy Habits
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A Song of Wisdom
(The Passion Translation)
37 Poetic praise, by King David
1 Don’t follow after the wicked ones or be jealous of their wealth. Don’t think for a moment they’re better off than you.
2 They and their short-lived success will soon shrivel up and quickly fade away like grass clippings in the hot sun.
3 Keep trusting in the Lord and do what is right in his eyes. Fix your heart on the promises of God and you will be secure, feasting on his faithfulness.
4 Make God the utmost delight and pleasure of your life, and he will provide for you what you desire the most.
5 Give God the right to direct your life, and as you trust him along the way you’ll find he pulled it off perfectly!
6 He will appear as your righteousness, as sure as the dawning of a new day. He will manifest as your justice, as sure and strong as the noonday sun.
7 Quiet your heart in his presence and pray; keep hope alive as you long for God to come th...
Psalm 37
Psalm 37
A Song of Wisdom
Poetic praise, by King David1 Don’t follow after the wicked ones or be jealous of their wealth.Don’t think for a moment they’re better off than you.2 They and their short-lived successwill soon shrivel up and quickly fade awaylike grass clippings in the hot sun.3 Keep trusting in the Lord and do what is right in his eyes.Fix your heart on the promises of God and you will be secure,feasting on his faithfulness.4 Make God the utmost delight and pleasure of your life,and he will provide for you what you desire the most.5 Give God the right to direct your life,and as you trust him along the wayyou’ll find he pulled it off perfectly!6 He will appear as your righteousness,as sure as the dawning of a new day.He will manifest as your justice,as sure and strong as the noonday sun.7 Quiet your heart in his presence and pray;keep hope alive as you long for God to come through for you.And don’t think for a mom...
