English / ERV
Psalms 37
Easy-to-Read Version, 2006
- 1[1] Don’t get upset about evil people. Don’t be jealous of those who do wrong.
- 2They are like grass and other green plants that dry up quickly and then die.
- 3So trust in the LORD and do good. Live on your land and be dependable.[2]
- 4Enjoy serving the LORD, and he will give you whatever you ask for.
- 5Depend on the LORD. Trust in him, and he will help you.
- 6He will make it as clear as day that you are right. Everyone will see that you are being fair.
- 7Trust in the LORD and wait quietly for his help. Don’t be angry when people make evil plans and succeed.
- 8Don’t become so angry and upset that you, too, want to do evil.
- 9The wicked will be destroyed, but those who call to the LORD for help will get the land he promised.
- 10In a short time there will be no more evil people. You can look for them all you want, but they will be gone.
- 11Humble people will get the land God promised, and they will enjoy peace.
- 12The wicked plan bad things for those who are good. They show their teeth in anger at them.
- 13But our Lord will laugh at them. He will make sure they get what they deserve.
- 14The wicked draw their swords to kill the poor and the helpless. They aim their arrows to murder all who live right.
- 15But their bows will break, and their swords will pierce their own hearts.