Psalms 37:2

Psalms 37:1 nasb — Do not fret because of evildoers, Be not envious toward wrongdoers.

NASB

"Do not fret because of evildoers, Be not envious toward wrongdoers."

— Psalms 37:1, NASB

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KJV
“Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.”
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ASV
“ Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness. ”
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WEB
“Don't fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness.”
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NET
“By David. Do not fret when wicked men seem to succeed! Do not envy evildoers!”
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DRB
“A psalm for David, for a remembrance of the sabbath.”
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BBE
“ Do not be angry because of the wrongdoers, or have envy of the workers of evil.”
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KJVA
“Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.”
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Psalms 37 — Context

Do not fret because of evildoers, Be not envious toward wrongdoers.

For they will wither quickly like the grass And fade like the green herb.

Trust in the LORD and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.

Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalms 37:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 37:1 say?

Psalms 37:1 in the NASB reads: “Do not fret because of evildoers, Be not envious toward wrongdoers.”

Where is Psalms 37:1 in the Bible?

Psalms 37:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 37, verse 1.

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 37:1.

What translation should I read Psalms 37:1 in?

Psalms 37:1 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 37:1?

Psalms 37:1 reads (NASB): “Do not fret because of evildoers, Be not envious toward wrongdoers.” 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.

Psalms 37:1 nasb — Do not fret because of evildoers, Be not envious toward wrongdoers.

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