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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 37, Verse 5

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Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
King James Version
Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring [it] to pass.
American Standard Version
Commit thy way unto Jehovah; Trust also in him, and he will bring it to pass.
New English Translation
Commit your future to the LORD! Trust in him, and he will act on your behalf.
World English Bible
Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:
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And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
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Rest 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.
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Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
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For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
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For yet a little while, and the wicked [shall] not [be]: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it [shall] not [be].
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But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
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The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
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The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.
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The 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.
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Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.