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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 37, Verse 7

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And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
King James Version
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.
American Standard Version
Rest in Jehovah, 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.
New English Translation
Wait patiently for the LORD! Wait confidently for him! Do not fret over the apparent success of a sinner, a man who carries out wicked schemes!
World English Bible
Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don't fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.
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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.
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A little that a righteous man hath [is] better than the riches of many wicked.
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For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.