King James Version
psalm 37:8 in the King James Version says “Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 37 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.”
psalm 37:8 · KJV
And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Rest in: Heb. Be silent to
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
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