Psalms 37

1 [By David.] Do not fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness.

Don’t fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness.

2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb.

For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb.

3 Trust in YHWH, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.

Trust in Adonai, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.

4 Also delight yourself in YHWH, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Also delight yourself in Adonai, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

5 Commit your way to YHWH. Trust also in him, and he will act.

Commit your way to Adonai. Trust also in him, and he will do this:

6 And he will make your righteousness go forth as the light, and your justice as the noonday.

he will make your righteousness go out as the light, and your mishpat ·justice· as the noonday sun.

7 Rest in YHWH, and wait patiently for him. Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.

Rest in Adonai, 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.

8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not fret, it leads only to evildoing.

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret, it leads only to evildoing.

9 For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for YHWH shall inherit the land.

For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for Adonai shall inherit the land.

10 For yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more. Yes, though you look for his place, he isn't there.

For yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more. Yes, though you look for his place, he is not there.

11 But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

12 The wicked plots against the just, and gnashes at him with his teeth.

The wicked plots against the just, and gnashes at him with his teeth.

13 YHWH will laugh at him, for he sees that his day is coming.

The Lord will laugh at him, for he sees that his day is coming.

14 The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, to kill those who are upright in the way.

The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, to kill those who are upright on the path.

15 Their sword shall enter into their own heart. Their bows shall be broken.

Their sword shall enter into their own heart. Their bows shall be broken.

16 Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked.

Better is a little that the upright has, than the abundance of many wicked.

17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but YHWH upholds the righteous.

For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but Adonai upholds the upright.

18 YHWH knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever.

Adonai knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever.

19 They shall not be disappointed in the time of evil. In the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

They shall not be disappointed in the time of evil. In the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

20 But the wicked shall perish. The enemies of YHWH shall be like the burning of an oven. They will vanish—vanish like smoke.

But the wicked shall perish. The enemies of Adonai shall be like the beauty of the fields. They will vanish— vanish like smoke.

21 The wicked borrow, and do not pay back, but the righteous give generously.

The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the upright give generously.

22 For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land. Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off.

For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land. Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off.

23 The steps of a man are established by YHWH, and he delights in his way.

A man’s goings are established by Adonai. He delights in his way.

24 Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for YHWH holds him up with his hand.

Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for Adonai holds him up with his hand.

25 I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread.

I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the upright forsaken, nor his children begging for bread.

26 All day long he deals graciously and lends, and his offspring are a blessing.

All day long he deals graciously, and lends. His offspring is blessed.

27 Turn away from evil, and do good. Live securely forever.

Depart from evil, and do good. Live securely forever.

28 For YHWH loves justice, and doesn't forsake his faithful ones. They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off.

For Adonai 'ahav ·affectionately loves· mishpat ·justice·, and does not forsake his saints. They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off.

29 The righteous shall inherit the land, and live in it forever.

The upright shall inherit the land, and live in it forever.

30 The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.

The mouth of the upright talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks mishpat ·justice·.

31 The law of his God is in his heart. None of his steps shall slide.

The Torah ·Teaching· of his God is in his heart. None of his steps shall slide.

32 The wicked watches the righteous, and seeks to kill him.

The wicked watches the upright, and seeks to kill him.

33 YHWH will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.

Adonai will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.

34 Wait for YHWH, and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.

Wait for Adonai, and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.

35 I have seen the wicked wielding great power, and towering like a cedar of Lebanon.

I have seen the wicked in great power, spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.

36 And I passed by, and look, he was not. And I looked for him, but he could not be found.

But he passed away, and behold, he was not. Yes, I sought him, but he could not be found.

37 Observe the blameless, and see the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace.

Mark the perfect man, and see the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace.

38 As for transgressors, they shall be destroyed together. The future of the wicked shall be cut off.

As for transgressors, they shall be destroyed together. The future of the wicked shall be cut off.

39 The salvation of the righteous is from YHWH. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.

But the salvation of the upright is from Adonai. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.

40 And YHWH helps them, and rescues them. He rescues them from the wicked, and saves them, Because they have taken refuge in him.

Adonai helps them, and rescues them. He rescues them from the wicked, and saves them, Because they have taken refuge in him.