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Psalm 37

Don’t obsess over maliciousness,
don’t envy those who get away with doing evil;
they will wilt like dry grass, wither like parched herbs.
Trust the Eternal One, and act compassionately –

this is the way to live and enjoy security.

Delight in the Creator who will give you your heart’s desire.

Commit yourself to the Eternal.
Trust Godde, watch the Creator act –
then your vindication will shine like light;
the justness of your cause gleam like midday.

Be still, and wait patiently for Godde.
Don’t obsess about others’ successes

or over those who devise evil.

Bridle your anger, abandon wrath.
Don’t obsess over wrongs—it only leads to evil.

Maliciousness will vanish
and those who attend to the Eternal’s way

shall inherit a homeland.

A little while longer, and malice will be no more;
search as you might, you will not find it.

The gentle will inherit the land and delight in abundance.

With gnashing teeth

wickedness plots against those with integrity –
but the Protector laughs as the last evil day approaches.

Malice flourishes its weapons,

to destroy integrity,
to oppress those who live in poverty and need,