Psalm - douay rheims

Chapter 37

¹ A psalm for David, for a remembrance of the sabbath.
² Rebuke me not, O Lord, in thy indignation; nor chastise me in thy wrath.
³ For thy arrows are fastened in me : and thy hand hath been strong upon me.
⁴ There is no health in my flesh, because of thy wrath : there is no peace for my bones, because of my sins.
⁵ For my iniquities are gone over my head : and as a heavy burden are become heavy upon me.
⁶ My sores are putrified and corrupted, because of my foolishness.
⁷ I am become miserable, and am bowed down even to the end : I walked sorrowful all the day long.
⁸ For my loins are filled with illusions; and there is no health in my flesh.
⁹ I am afflicted and humbled exceedingly : I roared with the groaning of my heart.
¹⁰ Lord, all my desire is before thee, and my groaning is not hidden from thee.
¹¹ My heart is troubled, my strength hath left me, and the light of my eyes itself is not with me.
¹² My friends and my neighbours have drawn near, and stood against me. And they that were near me stood afar off :
¹³ And they that sought my soul used violence. And they that sought evils to me spoke vain things, and studied deceits all the day long.
¹⁴ But I, as a deaf man, heard not : and as a dumb man not opening his mouth.
¹⁵ And I became as a man that heareth not : and that hath no reproofs in his mouth.
¹⁶ For in thee, O Lord, have I hoped : thou wilt hear me, O Lord my God.
¹⁷ For I said: Lest at any time my enemies rejoice over me : and whilst my feet are moved, they speak great things against me.
¹⁸ For I am ready for scourges : and my sorrow is continually before me.
¹⁹ For I will declare my inequity : and I will think for my sin.
²⁰ But my enemies live, and are stronger that I : and they hate me wrongfully are multiplied.
²¹ They that render evil for good, have detracted me, because I followed goodness.
²² Forsake me not, O Lord my God : do not thou depart from me.
²³ Attend unto my help, O Lord, the God of my salvation.

Psalm - webster

Chapter 37

¹ A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evil doers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
² For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
³ Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
⁴ Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he will give thee the desires of thy heart.
⁵ Commit thy way to the LORD; trust also in him; and he will bring it to pass.
⁶ And he will bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noon-day.
⁷ Rest in the LORD, 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.
⁸ Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
⁹ For evil doers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
¹⁰ For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yes, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
¹¹ But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
¹² The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
¹³ The Lord will laugh at him: for he seeth 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, and to slay such as are of upright deportment.
¹⁵ Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
¹⁶ A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
¹⁷ For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
¹⁸ The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
¹⁹ They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
²⁰ But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.
²¹ The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth.
²² For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the earth; and they that are cursed by him shall be cut off.
²³ The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
²⁴ Though he should fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
²⁵ I have been young, and now am old; yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
²⁶ He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
²⁷ Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
²⁸ For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
²⁹ The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
³⁰ The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
³¹ The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
³² The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
³³ The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
³⁴ Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he will exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
³⁵ I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
³⁶ Yet he passed away, and lo, he was not: yes, I sought him, but he could not be found.
³⁷ Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
³⁸ But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.
³⁹ But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
⁴⁰ And the LORD will help them, and deliver them: he will deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.

Psalm - world english bible

Chapter 37

¹ fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness.
² they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb.
³ in Yahweh, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.
⁴ delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
⁵ your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:
⁶ will make your righteousness go forth as the light, and your justice as the noon day sun.
⁷ in Yahweh, 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 from anger, and forsake wrath. Don't fret, it leads only to evildoing.
⁹ evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for Yahweh shall inherit the land.
¹⁰ yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more. Yes, though you look for his place, he isn't there.
¹¹ the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
¹² wicked plots against the just, and gnashes at him with his teeth.
¹³ Lord will laugh at him, for he sees that his day is coming.
¹⁴ 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.
¹⁵ sword shall enter into their own heart. Their bows shall be broken.
¹⁶ is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked.
¹⁷ the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but Yahweh upholds the righteous.
¹⁸ knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever.
¹⁹ shall not be disappointed in the time of evil. In the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
²⁰ the wicked shall perish. The enemies of Yahweh shall be like the beauty of the fields. They will vanish-- vanish like smoke.
²¹ wicked borrow, and don't pay back, but the righteous give generously.
²² such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land. Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off.
²³ man's goings are established by Yahweh. He delights in his way.
²⁴ he stumble, he shall not fall, for Yahweh holds him up with his hand.
²⁵ have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread.
²⁶ day long he deals graciously, and lends. His seed is blessed.
²⁷ from evil, and do good. Live securely forever.
²⁸ Yahweh loves justice, and doesn't forsake his saints. They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off.
²⁹ righteous shall inherit the land, and live in it forever.
³⁰ mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.
³¹ law of his God is in his heart. None of his steps shall slide.
³² wicked watches the righteous, and seeks to kill him.
³³ will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
³⁴ for Yahweh, and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.
³⁵ have seen the wicked in great power, spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
³⁶ he passed away, and behold, he was not. Yes, I sought him, but he could not be found.
³⁷ the perfect man, and see the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace.
³⁸ for transgressors, they shall be destroyed together. The future of the wicked shall be cut off.
³⁹ the salvation of the righteous is from Yahweh. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.
⁴⁰ helps them, and rescues them. He rescues them from the wicked, and saves them, Because they have taken refuge in him. A Psalm by David, for a memorial.

Psalm - darby

Chapter 37

¹ {[A Psalm] of David.} Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, and be not envious of them that work unrighteousness;
² for they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and fade as the green herb.
³ Confide in Jehovah, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on faithfulness;
⁴ and delight thyself in Jehovah, and he will give thee the desires of thy heart.
⁵ Commit thy way unto Jehovah, and rely upon him: he will bring [it] to pass;
⁶ and he will bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
⁷ Rest in Jehovah, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him that prospereth in his way, because of the man that bringeth mischievous devices to pass.
⁸ Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; fret not thyself: it [would be] only to do evil.
⁹ For evil-doers shall be cut off; but those that wait on Jehovah, they shall possess the land.
¹⁰ For yet a little while, and the wicked is not; and thou considerest his place, but he is not.
¹¹ But the meek shall possess the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of prosperity.
¹² The wicked plotteth against the righteous, and gnasheth his teeth against him.
¹³ The Lord laugheth at him; for he seeth that his day is coming.
¹⁴ The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the afflicted and needy, to slay those that are upright in [the] way:
¹⁵ their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
¹⁶ The little that the righteous hath is better than the abundance of many wicked;
¹⁷ for the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but Jehovah upholdeth the righteous.
¹⁸ Jehovah knoweth the days of the perfect; and their inheritance shall be for ever:
¹⁹ they shall not be ashamed in the time of evil, and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
²⁰ For the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of Jehovah shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume, like smoke shall they consume away.
²¹ The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; but the righteous is gracious and giveth:
²² for those blessed of him shall possess the land, and they that are cursed of him shall be cut off.
²³ The steps of a man are established by Jehovah, and he delighteth in his way:
²⁴ though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down, for Jehovah upholdeth his hand.
²⁵ I have been young, and now am old, and I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed seeking bread:
²⁶ all the day he is gracious and lendeth, and his seed shall be a blessing.
²⁷ Depart from evil, and do good, and dwell for evermore;
²⁸ for Jehovah loveth judgment, and will not forsake his saints: They are preserved for ever; but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
²⁹ The righteous shall possess the land, and dwell therein for ever.
³⁰ The mouth of the righteous proffereth wisdom, and his tongue speaketh judgment;
³¹ the law of his God is in his heart; his goings shall not slide.
³² The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him:
³³ Jehovah will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
³⁴ Wait for Jehovah, and keep his way, and he will exalt thee to possess the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see [it].
³⁵ I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading like a green tree in its native soil:
³⁶ but he passed away, and behold, he was not; and I sought him, but he was not found.
³⁷ Mark the perfect, and behold the upright, for the end of [that] man is peace;
³⁸ but the transgressors shall be destroyed together; the future of the wicked shall be cut off.
³⁹ But the salvation of the righteous is of Jehovah: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
⁴⁰ And Jehovah will help them and deliver them: he will deliver them from the wicked, and save them; for they trust in him.

Psalm - american standard version

Chapter 37

¹ [A Psalm] of David. Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness.
² For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb.
³ Trust in Jehovah, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on [his] faithfulness.
⁴ Delight thyself also in Jehovah; And he will give thee the desires of thy heart.
⁵ Commit thy way unto Jehovah; Trust also in him, and he will bring it to pass.
⁶ And he will make thy righteousness to go forth as the light, And thy justice as the noon-day.
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.
⁸ Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: Fret not thyself, [it tendeth] only to evil-doing.
⁹ For evil-doers shall be cut off; But those that wait for Jehovah, they shall inherit the land.
¹⁰ For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: Yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and he shall not be.
¹¹ But the meek shall inherit the land, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
¹² The wicked plotteth against the just, And gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
¹³ The Lord will laugh at him; For he seeth 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 slay such as are upright in the way.
¹⁵ Their sword shall enter into their own heart, And their bows shall be broken.
¹⁶ Better is a little that the righteous hath Than the abundance of many wicked.
¹⁷ For the arms of the wicked shall be broken; But Jehovah upholdeth the righteous.
¹⁸ Jehovah knoweth the days of the perfect; And their inheritance shall be for ever.
¹⁹ They shall not be put to shame in the time of evil; And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
²⁰ But the wicked shall perish, And the enemies of Jehovah shall be as the fat of lambs: They shall consume; In smoke shall they consume away.
²¹ The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.
²² For such as are blessed of him shall inherit the land; And they that are cursed of him shall be cut off.
²³ A man's goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way.
²⁴ Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For Jehovah upholdeth him with his hand.
²⁵ I have been young, and now am old; Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his seed begging bread.
²⁶ All the day long he dealeth graciously, and lendeth; And his seed is blessed.
²⁷ Depart from evil, and do good; And dwell for evermore.
²⁸ For Jehovah loveth justice, And forsaketh not his saints; They are preserved for ever: But the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
²⁹ The righteous shall inherit the land, And dwell therein for ever.
³⁰ The mouth of the righteous talketh of wisdom, And his tongue speaketh justice.
³¹ The law of his God is in his heart; None of his steps shall slide.
³² The wicked watcheth the righteous, And seeketh to slay him.
³³ Jehovah will not leave him in his hand, Nor condemn him when he is judged.
³⁴ Wait for Jehovah, and keep his way, And he will exalt thee to inherit the land: When the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
³⁵ I have seen the wicked in great power, And spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
³⁶ But one passed by, and, lo, he was not: Yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
³⁷ Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright; For there is a [happy] end to the man of peace.
³⁸ As for transgressors, they shall be destroyed together; The end of the wicked shall be cut off.
³⁹ But the salvation of the righteous is of Jehovah; He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.
⁴⁰ And Jehovah helpeth them, and rescueth them; He rescueth them from the wicked, and saveth them, Because they have taken refuge in him.

Psalm - basic english

Chapter 37

¹ <Of David.> Do not be angry because of the wrongdoers, or have envy of the workers of evil.
² For they will quickly be cut down like grass, and become dry like the green plants.
³ Have faith in the Lord, and do good; be at rest in the land, and go after righteousness.
⁴ So will your delight be in the Lord, and he will give you your heart's desires.
⁵ Put your life in the hands of the Lord; have faith in him and he will do it.
⁶ And he will make your righteousness be seen like the light, and your cause like the shining of the sun.
⁷ Take your rest in the Lord, waiting quietly for him; do not be angry because of the man who does well in his evil ways, and gives effect to his bad designs.
⁸ Put an end to your wrath and be no longer bitter; do not give way to angry feeling which is a cause of sin.
⁹ For the evil-doers will be cut off: but those who have faith in the Lord will have the earth for their heritage.
¹⁰ For in a short time the evil-doer will be gone: you will go searching for his place, and it will not be there.
¹¹ But the gentle will have the earth for their heritage; they will take their delight in peace without measure.
¹² The sinner has evil designs against the upright, lifting up the voice of wrath against him.
¹³ He will be laughed at by the Lord, who sees that his day is coming.
¹⁴ The evil-doers have taken out their swords, their bows are bent; for crushing the poor, and to put to death those who are upright in their ways.
¹⁵ But their swords will be turned into their hearts, and their bows will be broken.
¹⁶ The little which the good man has is better than the wealth of evil-doers.
¹⁷ For the arms of the evil-doers will be broken: but the Lord is the support of the good.
¹⁸ The days of the upright are numbered by the Lord, and their heritage will be for ever.
¹⁹ They will not be shamed in the evil time, and in the days when all are in need of food they will have enough.
²⁰ But the wrongdoers will come to destruction, and the haters of the Lord will be like the fat of lambs, they will be burned up; they will go up in smoke, and never again be seen.
²¹ The sinner takes money and does not give it back; but the upright man has mercy, and gives to others.
²² Those who have his blessing will have the earth for their heritage; but those who are cursed by him will be cut off.
²³ The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he takes delight in his way.
²⁴ Even if he has a fall he will not be without help: for the hand of the Lord is supporting him.
²⁵ I have been young, and now am old, but I have not seen the good man without help, or his children looking for bread.
²⁶ All the day he is ready to have mercy and to give; his children are a blessing.
²⁷ Be turned from evil, and do good; and your place will be for ever.
²⁸ For the Lord is a lover of righteousness, and takes care of his saints; they will be kept safe for ever; but the seed of the evil-doers will be cut off.
²⁹ The upright will have the earth for their heritage, and will go on living there for ever.
³⁰ The mouth of the good man says words of wisdom; the talk of his tongue is of righteousness.
³¹ The law of his God is in his heart; he will never make a false step.
³² The sinners are watching the upright man, desiring to put him to death.
³³ The Lord will not give him into their hands, or be against him when he is judged.
³⁴ Be waiting for the Lord, and keep his way; and you will be lifted up, and have the land for your heritage: when the evil-doers are cut off, you will see it.
³⁵ I have seen the evil-doer in great power, covering the earth like a great tree.
³⁶ But he came to an end, and there was no sign of him; I made a search for him and he was not there.
³⁷ Give attention to the good man, and take note of the upright; because the end of that man is peace.
³⁸ But as for the sinners, they will be cut off together; the end of the wrongdoers is destruction.
³⁹ But the Lord is the saviour of the upright: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
⁴⁰ And the Lord will be their help, and keep them safe: he will take them out of the hands of the evil-doers, and be their saviour, because they had faith in him.