Psalm 37:1 “Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong.”

Psalm 37:1

Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness.

Geneva Bible 1599

A Psalme of David. Fret not thy selfe because of the wicked men, neither be enuious for the euill doers.

Darby Translation

Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, and be not envious of them that work unrighteousness;

Young's Literal Translation

By David. Do not fret because of evil doers, Be not envious against doers of iniquity,

Bible in Basic English

Do not be angry because of the wrongdoers, or have envy of the workers of evil.

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Cross references

“Fret”

Psalm 37:7 Proverbs 24:19 Proverbs 24:1 1 Samuel 1:6–8 Proverbs 19:3

Psalm 37:7 · BSB

Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.

Proverbs 24:19 · BSB

Do not fret over evildoers, and do not be envious of the wicked.

Proverbs 24:1 · BSB

Do not envy wicked men or desire their company;

1 Samuel 1:6–8 · BSB

Because the LORD had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival would provoke her viciously to taunt her.

Proverbs 19:3 · BSB

A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.

“neither”

Proverbs 23:17 Proverbs 3:31 Psalm 73:3 Galatians 5:21 James 4:5 James 4:6

Proverbs 23:17 · BSB

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.

Proverbs 3:31 · BSB

Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways;

Psalm 73:3 · BSB

For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Galatians 5:21 · BSB

and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

James 4:5 · BSB

Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy?

James 4:6 · BSB

But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender plants.

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