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

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 37. By David. Don’t fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb. Trust in the LORD, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture. Also delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD. Trust also in him, and he will do this: he will make your righteousness shine out like light, and your justice as the noon day sun. Rest in the LORD, 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. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret; it leads only to evildoing. For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land. For yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more. Yes, though you look for his place, he isn’t there. But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. The wicked plots against the just, and gnashes at him with his teeth. The Lord will laugh at him, for he sees that his day is coming. 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. Their sword shall enter into their own heart. Their bows shall be broken. Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous. The LORD knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever. They shall not be disappointed in the time of evil. In the days of famine they shall be satisfied. But the wicked shall perish. The enemies of the LORD shall be like the beauty of the fields. They will vanish— vanish like smoke. The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously. For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land. Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off. A man’s steps are established by the LORD. He delights in his way. Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for the LORD holds him up with his hand. I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread. All day long he deals graciously, and lends. His offspring is blessed. Depart from evil, and do good. Live securely forever. For the LORD loves justice, and doesn’t forsake his saints. They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off. The righteous shall inherit the land, and live in it forever. The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice. The law of his God is in his heart. None of his steps shall slide. The wicked watch the righteous, and seek to kill him. The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. Wait for the LORD, and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it. I have seen the wicked in great power, spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil. But he passed away, and behold, he was not. Yes, I sought him, but he could not be found. Mark the perfect man, and see the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace. As for transgressors, they shall be destroyed together. The future of the wicked shall be cut off. But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble. The LORD helps them and rescues them. He rescues them from the wicked and saves them, because they have taken refuge in him.

Worship Lyrics

By David
Dont fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb
Trust in the LORD, and do good
Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture
Also delight yourself in the LORD
And he will give you the desires of your heart
Commit your way to the LORD
Trust also in him, and he will do this:
He will make your righteousness shine out like light
And your justice as the noon day sun
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him
Dont fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath
Dont fret; it leads only to evildoing
For evildoers shall be cut off
But those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land
For yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more
Yes, though you look for his place, he isnt there
But the humble shall inherit the land
And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace
The wicked plots against the just, and gnashes at him with his teeth
The Lord will laugh at him, for he sees that his day is coming
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
Their sword shall enter into their own heart
Their bows shall be broken
Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous
The LORD knows the days of the perfect
Their inheritance shall be forever
They shall not be disappointed in the time of evil
In the days of famine they shall be satisfied
But the wicked shall perish
The enemies of the LORD shall be like the beauty of the fields
They will vanish— vanish like smoke
The wicked borrow, and dont pay back, but the righteous give generously
For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land
Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off
A mans steps are established by the LORD
He delights in his way
Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for the LORD holds him up with his hand
I have been young
And now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken
Nor
His children begging for bread
All day long he deals graciously, and lends
His offspring is blessed
Depart from evil, and do good
Live securely forever
For the LORD loves justice, and doesnt forsake his saints
They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off
The righteous shall inherit the land, and live in it forever
The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom
His tongue speaks justice
The law of his God is in his heart
None of his steps shall slide
The wicked watch the righteous, and seek to kill him
The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged
Wait for the LORD, and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land
When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it
I have seen the wicked in great power, spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil
But he passed away, and behold, he was not
Yes, I sought him, but he could not be found
Mark the perfect man
And see the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace
As for transgressors, they shall be destroyed together
The future of the wicked shall be cut off
But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD
He is their stronghold in the time of trouble
The LORD helps them and rescues them
He rescues them from the wicked and saves them, because they have taken refuge in him

About This Psalm

Psalm 37 is a deliverance psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: deliverance, trust, righteousness, conflict

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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