Psalm 37:1

New International Reader's Version

Don’t be upset because of sinful people. Don’t be jealous of those who do wrong.

Cross References

Job 17:8

People who claim to be honest are shocked when they see me. Those who think they haven’t sinned are stirred up against me. They think I’m ungodly.

Psalm 37:7

Be still and wait patiently for the Lord to act. Don’t be upset when other people succeed. Don’t be upset when they carry out their evil plans.

Psalm 73:3

I saw that proud and sinful people were doing well. And I began to long for what they had.

Proverbs 19:3

A person’s own foolish acts destroy their life. But their heart is angry with the Lord.

Proverbs 23:17

Do not long for what sinners have. But always show great respect for the Lord.

Proverbs 24:1

Do not want what evil people have. Don’t long to be with them.

Proverbs 24:19

Don’t be upset because of evil people. Don’t long for what sinners have.

Proverbs 3:31

Don’t be jealous of a person who hurts others. Don’t choose any of their ways.

Ecclesiastes 8:13

Sinful people don’t respect God. So things won’t go well with them. Like a shadow, they won’t be around very long.

Galatians 5:21

It wants what others have. It gets drunk and takes part in wild parties. It does many things of that kind. I warn you now as I did before. People who live like this will not receive God’s kingdom.