Psalm 37:1
“Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 37Meaning
Do not burn with envy because of evildoers or copy those who practice injustice; the command redirects corrosive comparison without denying real anger at abuse or wrongdoing.
Do not fret; trust, delight, and commit
Verses 1–6 redirect envy of evildoers toward trust in the LORD, doing good, delight, committed action, and confidence that God will bring justice to light.
Read carefully
Do not burn with envy because of evildoers or copy those who practice injustice; the command redirects corrosive comparison without denying real anger at abuse or wrongdoing.
Reflection
Do not burn with envy because of evildoers or copy those who practice injustice; the command redirects corrosive comparison without denying real anger at abuse or wrongdoing.