37:1 By David.

Do not fret ²  when wicked men seem to succeed! ³ 

Do not envy evildoers!

37:2 For they will quickly dry up like grass,

and wither away like plants. ⁴ 

37:3 Trust in the Lord and do what is right!

Settle in the land and maintain your integrity! ⁵ 

37:4 Then you will take delight in the Lord, ⁶ 

and he will answer your prayers. ⁷ 

37:5 Commit your future to the Lord! ⁸ 

Trust in him, and he will act on your behalf. ⁹ 

37:6 He will vindicate you in broad daylight,

and publicly defend your just cause. ¹⁰