Psalms 37:1

Psalms chapter 37 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.1This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 24:1

    Be not thou envious against evil men; Neither desire to be with them:

  • James 4:5

    Or think ye that the scripture speaketh in vain? Doth the spirit which he made to dwell in us long unto envying?

  • 1 Samuel 1:6

    And her rival provoked her sore, to make her fret, because Jehovah had shut up her womb.

  • Proverbs 3:31

    Envy thou not the man of violence, And choose none of his ways.

  • Proverbs 24:19

    Fret not thyself because of evil-doers; Neither be thou envious at the wicked:

  • Psalms 37:7

    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.