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Psalms 37:9 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. "
Psalms 37:9
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
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.
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place,
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
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Psalms 37:1
"[[A Psalm of David.]] Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity."
Psalms 37:2
"For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb."
Psalms 37:3
"Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed."
Psalms 37:4
"So will your delight be in the Lord, and he will give you your heart's desires."
Psalms 37:4
"Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart."
Psalms 37:5
"Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass."
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