Psalms
King James Version (KJV)
Psalms 37:8
“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.”
King James Version (KJV)
Psalms 37:8 Context
5Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. 6And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. 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. 8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. 9For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. 10For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. 11But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
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Other Translations
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thy selfe in any wise to doe euill.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Cease from anger and forsake wrath; Do not fret; {it leads} only to evildoing.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: Fret not thyself, `it tendeth' only to evil-doing.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Put an end to your wrath and be no longer bitter; do not give way to angry feeling which is a cause of sin.
- Basic English Bible
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; fret not thyself: it [would be] only to do evil.
- Darby Bible
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
- Webster's Bible
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don't fret, it leads only to evildoing.
- World English Bible
Desist from anger, and forsake fury, Fret not thyself only to do evil.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; fret not thyself, it tendeth only to evil-doing.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Cease from anger and forsake wrath; Do not fret; {it leads} only to evildoing.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: Fret not thyself, `it tendeth' only to evil-doing.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Put an end to your wrath and be no longer bitter; do not give way to angry feeling which is a cause of sin.
- Basic English Bible
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; fret not thyself: it [would be] only to do evil.
- Darby Bible
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
- Webster's Bible
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don't fret, it leads only to evildoing.
- World English Bible
Desist from anger, and forsake fury, Fret not thyself only to do evil.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; fret not thyself, it tendeth only to evil-doing.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 37:8
37:8 Fret not - Either against the sinner for his success; or against God. Do evil - If grief arise in thee, take care that it do not transport thee to sin.