Psalms 37

King James Version · 40 verses · 1,149 cross-references linking it to 458 other chapters

1. 1A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.25 cross-references: Psalms 37:7, Proverbs 23:17, Proverbs 24:19, Proverbs 3:31, Proverbs 24:1
2. 2For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.15 cross-references: James 1:10–11, Psalms 92:7, Psalms 90:5–6, Job 14:2, Psalms 37:35–36
3. 3Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.64 cross-references: Jeremiah 17:7–8, Matthew 6:31–33, Psalms 62:8, 1 Corinthians 15:57–58, Psalms 34:9–10
4. 4Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.33 cross-references: John 15:7, Psalms 145:19, Isaiah 58:14, John 15:16, 1 John 5:14–15
5. 5Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.32 cross-references: Proverbs 16:3, 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:6–7, Matthew 6:25, Psalms 55:22
6. 6And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.26 cross-references: Isaiah 54:17, Job 11:17, Isaiah 58:8, Matthew 13:43, Isaiah 58:10
7. 7Rest 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.51 cross-references: James 5:7–11, Psalms 27:14, Psalms 62:5, Hebrews 10:36–37, Proverbs 20:22
8. 8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.22 cross-references: Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 16:32, James 1:19–20, Ephesians 4:31, Ephesians 4:26
9. 9For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.25 cross-references: Isaiah 60:21, Psalms 25:13, Isaiah 57:13, Psalms 37:29, Psalms 55:23
10. 10For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.33 cross-references: Job 24:24, 1 Peter 4:7, Hebrews 10:36–37, Psalms 103:16, Psalms 107:42–43
11. 11But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.30 cross-references: Matthew 5:5, Galatians 5:22–23, Isaiah 26:3, James 3:13, Psalms 119:165
12. 12The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.41 cross-references: Psalms 35:16, Micah 2:1, Daniel 8:12, Psalms 31:13, Daniel 8:24
13. 13The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.25 cross-references: Psalms 2:4, Proverbs 1:26, 1 Samuel 26:10, Daniel 5:26, Ezekiel 21:25
14. 14The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation.30 cross-references: Proverbs 29:27, 1 John 3:12, Psalms 11:2, 1 Samuel 24:17, Matthew 23:30–34
15. 15Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.18 cross-references: Psalms 7:14–15, Psalms 35:8, Hosea 1:5, Jeremiah 51:56, Psalms 46:9
16. 16A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.27 cross-references: Proverbs 16:8, Proverbs 15:16–17, 1 Timothy 6:6, Proverbs 13:25, Proverbs 3:33
17. 17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the Lord upholdeth the righteous.28 cross-references: Isaiah 41:10, Psalms 63:8, Psalms 145:14, Isaiah 42:1, Psalms 37:24
18. 18The Lord knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.32 cross-references: Psalms 1:6, Romans 6:23, Psalms 103:17, 2 Timothy 2:19, Psalms 73:24
19. 19They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.22 cross-references: Psalms 33:19, Proverbs 10:3, Job 5:20–22, Isaiah 33:16, Amos 5:13
20. 20But 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.24 cross-references: Psalms 68:2, Psalms 102:3, Luke 13:3, Judges 5:31, Deuteronomy 33:14–16
21. 21The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.29 cross-references: Hebrews 13:16, Psalms 112:5, Proverbs 22:7, Psalms 112:9, 2 Corinthians 8:9
22. 22For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.27 cross-references: Proverbs 3:33, 1 Corinthians 16:22, Galatians 3:13, Psalms 37:9, Galatians 3:10
23. 23The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.37 cross-references: Proverbs 16:9, Psalms 119:133, Proverbs 4:26, Psalms 40:2, Psalms 121:8
24. 24Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.32 cross-references: Proverbs 24:16, Psalms 145:14, Psalms 94:18, Micah 7:7–8, John 10:27–30
25. 25I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.34 cross-references: Hebrews 13:5, Psalms 37:28, Psalms 112:2, Psalms 25:13, 1 Samuel 12:22
26. 26He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.23 cross-references: Psalms 112:5, Matthew 5:7, Luke 6:35–38, Psalms 37:21, Psalms 112:9
27. 27Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.28 cross-references: Psalms 34:14, Proverbs 16:6, 1 John 2:16–17, Hebrews 13:16, Hebrews 13:21
28. 28For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.55 cross-references: Psalms 11:7, Proverbs 2:22, Psalms 21:10, Isaiah 59:21, Job 27:14
29. 29The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.16 cross-references: Proverbs 2:21, Psalms 37:9, 2 Peter 3:13, Psalms 37:18, Deuteronomy 30:20
30. 30The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.36 cross-references: Colossians 4:6, Proverbs 25:11–13, Proverbs 15:7, Ephesians 4:29, Matthew 12:35
31. 31The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.26 cross-references: Psalms 40:8, Deuteronomy 6:6, Psalms 37:23, Psalms 119:11, Isaiah 51:7
32. 32The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.47 cross-references: Psalms 10:8–10, Luke 19:47–48, Luke 14:1, Luke 11:54, Acts 9:24
33. 33The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.14 cross-references: Psalms 109:31, 2 Peter 2:9, Romans 8:1, Romans 8:33–34, 2 Timothy 4:17
34. 34Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.36 cross-references: Psalms 27:14, Proverbs 20:22, Psalms 37:9, Matthew 24:13, Psalms 37:7
35. 35I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.44 cross-references: Job 5:3, Psalms 73:3–11, Job 8:13–19, Isaiah 14:14–19, Ezekiel 31:6–10
36. 36Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.21 cross-references: Psalms 37:10, Acts 12:22–23, Exodus 15:19, Isaiah 10:33–34, Isaiah 10:16–19
37. 37Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.35 cross-references: Isaiah 32:17, Isaiah 57:1–2, 2 Timothy 4:6–8, Acts 7:59–60, Job 1:1
38. 38But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.12 cross-references: Proverbs 14:32, Psalms 52:5, Psalms 9:17, Psalms 1:4–6, Matthew 25:46
39. 39But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble.27 cross-references: Psalms 9:9, Psalms 91:15, Psalms 3:8, Isaiah 12:2, 2 Timothy 4:17
40. 40And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.23 cross-references: Isaiah 31:5, 1 Chronicles 5:20, Daniel 6:23, Daniel 3:17, Daniel 3:28

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Hard questions about Psalms 37

• Do the righteous prosper, or do they suffer?