Psalm 37:1

Modern English Version

Fret not because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.

Cross References

Job 17:8

Upright men will be astonished at this, and the innocent will stir up himself against the hypocrite.

Psalm 37:7

Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; fret not because of those who prosper in their way, because of those who bring wicked schemes to pass.

Psalm 73:3

For I was envious of the boastful when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Proverbs 19:3

The folly of man subverts his way, and his heart rages against the Lord.

Proverbs 23:17

Let not your heart envy sinners, but be in the fear of the Lord all the day long.

Proverbs 24:1

Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them,

Proverbs 24:19

Fret not because of evildoers, nor be envious of the wicked,

Proverbs 3:31

Do not envy the oppressor and do not choose any of his ways,

Ecclesiastes 8:13

But it will not be well with the wicked, neither will he prolong his days like a shadow, because he does not stand in reverence before God.

Galatians 5:21

envy, murders, drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you, as I previously warned you, that those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.