Scripture Text (NRSV)
Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40
37:1 Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of
wrongdoers,
37:2 for they will soon fade like the grass, and wither like the green
herb.
37:3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so you will live in the land, and
enjoy security.
37:4 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of
your heart.
37:5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.
37:6 He will make your vindication shine like the light, and the
justice of your cause like the noonday.
37:7 Be still before the LORD, and wait patiently for him; do not fret
over those who prosper in their way, over those who carry out evil
devices.
37:8 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not fret--it leads only
to evil.
37:9 For the wicked shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD
shall inherit the land.
37:10 Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you
look diligently for their place, they will not be there.
37:11 But the meek shall inherit the land, and delight themselves in
abundant prosperity.
37:39 The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; he is their
refuge in the time of trouble.
37:40 The LORD helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from the
wicked, and saves them, because they take refuge in him.