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Psalm 37:1-2 KJV
Psalms · chapter 37 · verses 1–2
A Psalm of David.1Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. 2For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.Psalm 37:1-2 · King James Version
Psalm 37:1-2 in context
1Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
2For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
3Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
4Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Commentary
Cross references
- Psalms 37:7
- Proverbs 23:17
- Proverbs 24:19
- Proverbs 3:31
- Proverbs 24:1
- Psalms 73:3
- Galatians 5:21
- James 4:5-6
- Psalms 92:7
- Psalms 90:5-6
Key words (Strong's)
- evildoersrâʻaʻproperly, to spoilH7489 →
- enviousqânâʼto be zealousH7065 →
- workersʻâsâhto do or make, in the broadest sense and widest applicationH6213 →
- withernâbêlto wiltH5034 →
- grasschâtsîyrgrassH2682 →
- greenyereqproperly, pallorH3418 →
- Fretchârâhto glow or grow warmH2734 →
- soonmᵉhêrâhproperly, a hurryH4120 →
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— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-6