{"reader_html":"<h1 class=\"chapter-heading\">The Book of Psalms<span class=\"chapter-label\">Chapter 37<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><span class=\"dropcap-wrap\" data-v=\"1\"><span class=\"dropcap\" title=\"Compare verse 1 across translations\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,1,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">F<\/span>ret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"2\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,2,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">2<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"3\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,3,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">3<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"4\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,4,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">4<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"5\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,5,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">5<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"6\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,6,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">6<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"7\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,7,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">7<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Rest 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.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"8\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,8,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">8<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"9\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,9,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">9<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"10\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,10,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">10<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"11\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,11,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">11<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"12\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,12,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">12<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"13\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,13,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">13<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The LORD shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"14\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,14,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">14<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"15\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,15,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">15<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"16\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,16,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">16<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"17\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,17,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">17<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"18\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,18,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">18<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"19\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,19,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">19<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"20\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,20,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">20<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"21\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,21,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">21<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"22\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,22,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">22<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"23\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,23,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">23<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"24\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,24,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">24<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"25\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,25,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">25<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"26\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,26,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">26<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"27\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,27,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">27<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"28\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,28,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">28<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"29\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,29,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">29<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"30\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,30,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">30<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"31\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,31,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">31<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"32\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,32,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">32<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"33\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,33,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">33<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"34\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,34,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">34<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"35\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,35,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">35<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"36\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,36,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">36<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"37\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,37,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">37<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"38\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,38,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">38<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"39\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,39,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">39<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"40\" onclick=\"loadParallel(1,19,37,40,&quot;Psalms&quot;)\">40<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bottom-nav\"><a href=\"\/kjv\/1\/19\/36\" class=\"nav-btn-lg nav-ajax\">&lsaquo; 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