1ALEPH Do not fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness.

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Psalms 37:7, Psalms 37:7, Proverbs 23:17, Proverbs 23:17, Proverbs 24:19

2For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb.

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James 1:10, James 1:11, Psalms 92:7, Psalms 90:5, Psalms 90:6

3Trust in the Lord, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.

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Jeremiah 17:7, Jeremiah 17:8, Jeremiah 17:7, Jeremiah 17:8, Matthew 6:31

4Also delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

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John 15:7, John 15:7, Psalms 145:19, Psalms 145:19, Isaiah 58:14

5Commit your way to the Lord. Trust also in him, and he will do this:

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Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 16:3, 1 Peter 5:7, 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:6

6he will make your righteousness go forth as the light, and your justice as the noon day sun.

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Isaiah 54:17, Isaiah 54:17, Job 11:17, Job 11:17, Isaiah 58:8

7Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him. Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.

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James 5:7, James 5:11, James 5:7, James 5:11, Psalms 27:14

8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not fret, it leads only to evildoing.

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Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 16:32, Proverbs 16:32, James 1:19

9For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land.

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Isaiah 60:21, Isaiah 60:21, Psalms 25:13, Psalms 25:13, Isaiah 57:13

10For yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more. Yes, though you look for his place, he isn't there.

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Job 24:24, Job 24:24, 1 Peter 4:7, Hebrews 10:36, Hebrews 10:37

11But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

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Matthew 5:5, Matthew 5:5, Galatians 5:22, Galatians 5:23, Galatians 5:22

12The wicked plots against the just, and gnashes at him with his teeth.

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Psalms 35:16, Micah 2:1, Psalms 35:16, Micah 2:1, Daniel 8:12

13The Lord will laugh at him, for he sees that his day is coming.

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Psalms 2:4, Psalms 2:4, Proverbs 1:26, Proverbs 1:26, 1 Samuel 26:10

14The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, to kill those who are upright in the way.

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Proverbs 29:27, Proverbs 29:27, 1 John 3:12, Psalms 11:2, 1 John 3:12

15Their sword shall enter into their own heart. Their bows shall be broken.

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Psalms 7:14, Psalms 7:15, Psalms 7:14, Psalms 7:15, Psalms 35:8

16Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked.

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Proverbs 16:8, Proverbs 16:8, Proverbs 15:16, Proverbs 15:17, Proverbs 15:16

17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous.

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Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 41:10, Psalms 63:8, Psalms 63:8, Psalms 145:14

18The Lord knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever.

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Psalms 1:6, Psalms 1:6, Romans 6:23, Psalms 103:17, Romans 6:23

19They shall not be disappointed in the time of evil. In the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

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Psalms 33:19, Psalms 33:19, Proverbs 10:3, Proverbs 10:3, Job 5:20

20But the wicked shall perish. The enemies of the Lord shall be like the beauty of the fields. They will vanish- vanish like smoke.

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Psalms 68:2, Psalms 68:2, Psalms 102:3, Psalms 102:3, Luke 13:3

21The wicked borrow, and do not pay back, but the righteous give generously.

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Hebrews 13:16, Hebrews 13:16, Psalms 112:5, Psalms 112:5, Proverbs 22:7

22For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land. Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off.

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Proverbs 3:33, Proverbs 3:33, 1 Corinthians 16:22, 1 Corinthians 16:22, Galatians 3:13

23A man's goings are established by the Lord. He delights in his way.

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Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 16:9, Psalms 119:133, Psalms 119:133, Proverbs 4:26

24Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for the Lord holds him up with his hand.

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Proverbs 24:16, Proverbs 24:16, Psalms 145:14, Psalms 145:14, Psalms 94:18

25I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread.

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Hebrews 13:5, Hebrews 13:5, Psalms 37:28, Psalms 37:28, Psalms 112:2

26All day long he deals graciously, and lends. His seed is blessed.

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Psalms 112:5, Psalms 112:5, Matthew 5:7, Luke 6:35, Luke 6:38

27Depart from evil, and do good. Live securely forever.

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Psalms 34:14, Psalms 34:14, Proverbs 16:6, Proverbs 16:6, 1 John 2:16

28For the Lord loves justice, and doesn't forsake his holy ones. They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off.

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Psalms 11:7, Psalms 11:7, Proverbs 2:22, Proverbs 2:22, Psalms 21:10

29The righteous shall inherit the land, and live in it forever.

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Proverbs 2:21, Proverbs 2:21, Psalms 37:9, Psalms 37:9, 2 Peter 3:13

30The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.

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Colossians 4:6, Colossians 4:6, Proverbs 25:11, Proverbs 25:13, Proverbs 25:11

31The law of his God is in his heart. None of his steps shall slide.

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Psalms 40:8, Psalms 40:8, Deuteronomy 6:6, Deuteronomy 6:6, Psalms 37:23

32The wicked watches the righteous, and seeks to kill him.

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Psalms 10:8, Psalms 10:10, Luke 19:47, Luke 19:48, Psalms 10:8

33The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.

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Psalms 109:31, Psalms 109:31, 2 Peter 2:9, 2 Peter 2:9, Romans 8:1

34Wait for the Lord, and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.

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Psalms 27:14, Psalms 27:14, Proverbs 20:22, Proverbs 20:22, Psalms 37:9

35I have seen the wicked in great power, spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.

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Job 5:3, Job 5:3, Psalms 73:3, Psalms 73:11, Job 8:13

36But he passed away, and behold, he was not. Yes, I sought him, but he could not be found.

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Psalms 37:10, Psalms 37:10, Acts 12:22, Acts 12:23, Acts 12:22

37Mark the perfect man, and see the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace.

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Isaiah 32:17, Isaiah 32:17, Isaiah 57:1, Isaiah 57:2, Isaiah 57:1

38As for transgressors, they shall be destroyed together. The future of the wicked shall be cut off.

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Proverbs 14:32, Proverbs 14:32, Psalms 52:5, Psalms 52:5, Psalms 9:17

39But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.

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Psalms 9:9, Psalms 9:9, Psalms 91:15, Psalms 91:15, Psalms 3:8

40The Lord helps them, and rescues them. He rescues them from the wicked, and saves them, Because they have taken refuge in him.

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Isaiah 31:5, Isaiah 31:5, 1 Chronicles 5:20, 1 Chronicles 5:20, Daniel 6:23