Psalms 37:8

Delight Yourself in the LORD

7Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes. 8Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm. 9For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.

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Berean Standard Bible
Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm.
American Standard Version (1901)
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: Fret not thyself, it tendeth only to evil-doing.
Bible in Basic English
Put an end to your wrath and be no longer bitter; do not give way to angry feeling which is a cause of sin.
Free Bible Version
Give up your anger! Let go your rage! Don't get mad—it only results in evil!
Geneva Bible 1599
Cease from anger, and leaue off wrath: fret not thy selfe also to doe euill.
King James (Authorized) Version
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
One Unity Resource Bible
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret, it leads only to evildoing.
Translation for Translators
Do not be angry about what wicked people do. Do not want to punish them yourself. Do not be envious of such people because you will only harm yourself if you try to envy them.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Do not be angry and frustrated. Do not worry. This only makes trouble.
Noah Webster Bible
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
World English Bible
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret; it leads only to evildoing.
Young's Literal Translation
Desist from anger, and forsake fury, Fret not thyself only to do evil.