Psalms 36:7 cpdv — Be subject to the Lord and pray to him. Do not choose to compete with him who prospers in his way, with the man who doe…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Be subject to the Lord and pray to him. Do not choose to compete with him who prospers in his way, with the man who does injustice. "

— Psalms 36:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 36 — Context

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Delight in the Lord, and he will grant to you the petitions of your heart.

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Reveal your way to the Lord, and hope in him, and he will accomplish it.

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And he will bring forth your justice like the light, and your judgment like the midday.

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Be subject to the Lord and pray to him. Do not choose to compete with him who prospers in his way, with the man who does injustice.

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Cease from wrath and leave behind rage. Do not choose to imitate the malicious.

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For those who are malicious will be exterminated. But those who remain with the Lord, these will inherit the land.

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Yet still a little while, and the sinner will not be. And you will search his place and find nothing.

Psalms 36:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 36:7 say?
Psalms 36:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Be subject to the Lord and pray to him. Do not choose to compete with him who prospers in his way, with the man who does injustice. ”
Where is Psalms 36:7 in the Bible?
Psalms 36:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 36, verse 7.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 36:7.
What translation should I read Psalms 36:7 in?
Psalms 36:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 36:7?
Psalms 36:7 reads (CPDV): “Be subject to the Lord and pray to him. Do not choose to compete with him who prospers in his way, with the man who does injustice. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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