Psalms 37:7-8

Psalms 37:7-8

[7] Rest  in the LORD,  and wait patiently  for him: fret  not thyself because of him who prospereth  in his way,  because of the man  wicked devices  to pass.  [8] Cease  from anger,  and forsake  wrath:  fret  not thyself in any wise  to do evil. 

What does Psalms 37:7-8 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

David concluded this opening section of the psalm by returning to the idea with which he began. The righteous should not allow the success of wicked people to distract us to the point where we depart from God"s will.