Psalms 37:1
American King James Fret not yourself because of evildoers, neither be you envious against the workers of iniquity.
American Standard Version Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness.
King James Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
World English Bible Don’t fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness.
Psalms 37:2
American King James For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
American Standard Version For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb.
King James For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
World English Bible For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb.
Psalms 37:3
American King James Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shall you dwell in the land, and truly you shall be fed.
American Standard Version Trust in Jehovah, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on `his' faithfulness.
King James Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
World English Bible Trust in Yahweh, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.
Psalms 37:4
American King James Delight yourself also in the LORD: and he shall give you the desires of your heart.
American Standard Version Delight thyself also in Jehovah; And he will give thee the desires of thy heart.
King James Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
World English Bible Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalms 37:5
American King James Commit your way to the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
American Standard Version Commit thy way unto Jehovah; Trust also in him, and he will bring it to pass.
King James Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
World English Bible Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:
Psalms 37:6
American King James And he shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your judgment as the noonday.
American Standard Version And he will make thy righteousness to go forth as the light, And thy justice as the noon-day.
King James And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
World English Bible he will make your righteousness shine out like light, and your justice as the noon day sun.
Psalms 37:7
American King James Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible Rest 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.
Psalms 37:8
American King James Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not yourself in any wise to do evil.
American Standard Version Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: Fret not thyself, `it tendeth' only to evil-doing.
King James Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
World English Bible Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret; it leads only to evildoing.
Psalms 37:9
American King James For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait on the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
American Standard Version For evil-doers shall be cut off; But those that wait for Jehovah, they shall inherit the land.
King James For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
World English Bible For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for Yahweh shall inherit the land.
Psalms 37:10
American King James For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yes, you shall diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
American Standard Version For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: Yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and he shall not be.
King James For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
World English Bible For yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more. Yes, though you look for his place, he isn’t there.
Psalms 37:11
American King James But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
American Standard Version But the meek shall inherit the land, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
King James But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
World English Bible But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Psalms 37:12
American King James The wicked plots against the just, and gnashes on him with his teeth.
American Standard Version The wicked plotteth against the just, And gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
King James The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
World English Bible The wicked plots against the just, and gnashes at him with his teeth.
Psalms 37:13
American King James The LORD shall laugh at him: for he sees that his day is coming.
American Standard Version The Lord will laugh at him; For he seeth that his day is coming.
King James The LORD shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.
World English Bible The Lord will laugh at him, for he sees that his day is coming.
Psalms 37:14
American King James The 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James The 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.
World English Bible 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.
Psalms 37:15
American King James Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
American Standard Version Their sword shall enter into their own heart, And their bows shall be broken.
King James Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
World English Bible Their sword shall enter into their own heart. Their bows shall be broken.
Psalms 37:16
American King James A little that a righteous man has is better than the riches of many wicked.
American Standard Version Better is a little that the righteous hath Than the abundance of many wicked.
King James A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
World English Bible Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked.
Psalms 37:17
American King James For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholds the righteous.
American Standard Version For the arms of the wicked shall be broken; But Jehovah upholdeth the righteous.
King James For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
World English Bible For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but Yahweh upholds the righteous.
Psalms 37:18
American King James The LORD knows the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
American Standard Version Jehovah knoweth the days of the perfect; And their inheritance shall be for ever.
King James The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
World English Bible Yahweh knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever.
Psalms 37:19
American King James They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
American Standard Version They shall not be put to shame in the time of evil; And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
King James They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
World English Bible They shall not be disappointed in the time of evil. In the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
Psalms 37:20
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible But the wicked shall perish. The enemies of Yahweh shall be like the beauty of the fields. They will vanish— vanish like smoke.
Psalms 37:21
American King James The wicked borrows, and pays not again: but the righteous shows mercy, and gives.
American Standard Version The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.
King James The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
World English Bible The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously.
Psalms 37:22
American King James For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.
American Standard Version For such as are blessed of him shall inherit the land; And they that are cursed of him shall be cut off.
King James For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.
World English Bible For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land. Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off.
Psalms 37:23
American King James The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delights in his way.
American Standard Version A man's goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way.
King James The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
World English Bible A man’s steps are established by Yahweh. He delights in his way.
Psalms 37:24
American King James Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholds him with his hand.
American Standard Version Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For Jehovah upholdeth him with his hand.
King James Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
World English Bible Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for Yahweh holds him up with his hand.
Psalms 37:25
American King James I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
American Standard Version I have been young, and now am old; Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his seed begging bread.
King James I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
World English Bible I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread.
Psalms 37:26
American King James He is ever merciful, and lends; and his seed is blessed.
American Standard Version All the day long he dealeth graciously, and lendeth; And his seed is blessed.
King James He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
World English Bible All day long he deals graciously, and lends. His offspring is blessed.
Psalms 37:27
American King James Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for ever more.
American Standard Version Depart from evil, and do good; And dwell for evermore.
King James Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
World English Bible Depart from evil, and do good. Live securely forever.
Psalms 37:28
American King James For the LORD loves judgment, and forsakes not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
American Standard Version For Jehovah loveth justice, And forsaketh not his saints; They are preserved for ever: But the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
King James 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.
World English Bible For Yahweh loves justice, and doesn’t forsake his saints. They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off.
Psalms 37:29
American King James The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
American Standard Version The righteous shall inherit the land, And dwell therein for ever.
King James The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
World English Bible The righteous shall inherit the land, and live in it forever.
Psalms 37:30
American King James The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of judgment.
American Standard Version The mouth of the righteous talketh of wisdom, And his tongue speaketh justice.
King James The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
World English Bible The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.
Psalms 37:31
American King James The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
American Standard Version The law of his God is in his heart; None of his steps shall slide.
King James The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
World English Bible The law of his God is in his heart. None of his steps shall slide.
Psalms 37:32
American King James The wicked watches the righteous, and seeks to slay him.
American Standard Version The wicked watcheth the righteous, And seeketh to slay him.
King James The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
World English Bible The wicked watch the righteous, and seek to kill him.
Psalms 37:33
American King James The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
American Standard Version Jehovah will not leave him in his hand, Nor condemn him when he is judged.
King James The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
World English Bible Yahweh will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
Psalms 37:34
American King James Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt you to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.
American Standard Version 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.
King James Wait 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.
World English Bible Wait 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.
Psalms 37:35
American King James I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
American Standard Version I have seen the wicked in great power, And spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
King James I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
World English Bible I have seen the wicked in great power, spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
Psalms 37:36
American King James Yet he passed away, and, see, he was not: yes, I sought him, but he could not be found.
American Standard Version But one passed by, and, lo, he was not: Yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
King James Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
World English Bible But he passed away, and behold, he was not. Yes, I sought him, but he could not be found.
Psalms 37:37
American King James Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
American Standard Version Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright; For there is a `happy' end to the man of peace.
King James Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
World English Bible Mark the perfect man, and see the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace.
Psalms 37:38
American King James But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.
American Standard Version As for transgressors, they shall be destroyed together; The end of the wicked shall be cut off.
King James But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.
World English Bible As for transgressors, they shall be destroyed together. The future of the wicked shall be cut off.
Psalms 37:39
American King James But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
American Standard Version But the salvation of the righteous is of Jehovah; He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.
King James But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
World English Bible But the salvation of the righteous is from Yahweh. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.
Psalms 37:40
American King James And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.
American Standard Version And Jehovah helpeth them, and rescueth them; He rescueth them from the wicked, and saveth them, Because they have taken refuge in him. Psalm 38 A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance.
King James And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.
World English Bible Yahweh helps them and rescues them. He rescues them from the wicked and saves them, because they have taken refuge in him.