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Psalm Thirty-Seven: Five Actions

Psalm 37 Do not fret because of those who are evil      or be envious  of those who do wrong;   for like the grass they will soon wither,      like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the  Lord  and do good;      dwell in the land  and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight  in the  Lord ,      and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the  Lord ;      trust in him  and he will do this:   He will make your righteous reward  shine like the dawn,      your vindication like the noonday sun. Be still  before the  Lord      and wait patiently  for him; do not fret  when people succeed in their ways,      when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger  and turn from wrath;      do ...

Psalm Seventeen: A Prayer of David

Psalm 17 Hear me,   Lord , my plea is just;      listen to my cry. Hear  my prayer—      it does not rise from deceitful lips.   Let my vindication  come from you;      may your eyes see what is right. Though you probe my heart,      though you examine me at night and test me, you will find that I have planned no evil;      my mouth has not transgressed.   Though people tried to bribe me,      I have kept myself from the ways of the violent      through what your lips have commanded.   My steps have held to your paths;      my feet have not stumbled. I call on you, my God, for you will answer me;      turn your ear to me  and hear my prayer.   Show me the wonders of your great love,      you who save by your right hand      those wh...