Psalm 37 - Do not be incensed because of evil doers

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This Psalm tells you how to be an overcomer.</div> <bR> <div> The tune is somewhat like the popular Psalm 25 KJV tune, but not quite, so here is an mp3 of my poor voice singing it on the way to work.</div> <div> <B> <embed src="HTMLobj-400/Psalm37.mp3" autostart="false" width="145" height="70">  </B></div> <bR> <div> Like Psalm 34, this Psalm has no prayer. It is mature observations about a life of trusting the Lord (<A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#25_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v25</A>).</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="e1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#1_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v1</A>. I find it is easier not to be angry at those who did evil to me personally than to those who did evil to a leader whom I follow. It is normal to get angry, but if you continue in that anger, that indicates that you are following a man and not the Lord.  An example is Joshua being jealous for Moses when others were prophesying in the Israelite camp (<A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#envy" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">Num 11:27-29</A>). The same Hebrew word for "envy" is used in both Ps 37:1 and Num 11:29.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="e3"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#3_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v3-5</A> - Verse 1 tells you 2 things not to do. Verses 3-5 tell us 6 things to do instead of being angry or jealous:</div> <div> 1. Trust in the Lord</div> <div> 2. Do good. This is towards our fellow man. Doing religious things or things to further a work for the Lord is not a substitute for doing good to men. (<A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#heb13_16" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">Heb 13:16</A>)</div> <div> 3. Stay in the land - stay in the church life in difficult times. This allows the Lord to use the difficult times to prove us.</div> <div> 4. Feed on faith. Put faith in the Lord's word directly. You cannot put faith in spiritual books written by men, unless you understand how what the author wrote is really what the Lord said in the Bible.</div> <div> 5. Delight yourself in the Lord.</div> <div> The result practicing the 1st 5 verses is that the Lord will give you the requests of your heart.</div> <div> 6. Roll your way upon the Lord.</div> <div> Then back to the beginning to trust in Him. (ref<A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#prov16_3" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of "> Prov 16:3)</A></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="e6"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#6" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v6</A> - The end of verse 5 and v6 tell us the results:</div> <div> 1. God will act. We will cause God to act. Marvelous!</div> <div> 2. He shall bring forth your righteousness as light and your judgment as the noon day. This means you are an overcomer.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="e7"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#7_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v. 7</A> Two more things to do:</div> <div> 1. Be still in the Lord.</div> <div> 2. Wait for the Lord while suffering.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="e8"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#8_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v8-9</A> - Verses 7-8 tell us 4 more times in different ways not to be angry. It only leads to evil, and those who do evil will be cut off. Wait on the Lord and you will inherit the earth.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="e11"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#11" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v11</A> - The Lord quoted this verse in the sermon on the mount (<A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#meek" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">Matt 5:5</A>). To be meek is the opposite of being angry. It is to give in to others, and let others have their way. The world despises meekness. </div> <div> <B> <A NAME="e12"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#12_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v12</A> If you are plotting against someone, or gnashing your teeth against someone, that proves you are wicked. If you feel you have been wronged, do what it says in <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#3_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">vv 3-5</A>. If one who who has wronged you is wicked, it will happen to him as <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#v2" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v2</A>, <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#9" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v9</A> and <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#13" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v13</A>. Your plotting and gnashing will only damage yourself.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="e14"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#14_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v14</A> - The wicked attack two kinds of people in two ways. The poor and meek, they cause to fall by trying to get them to follow them. These poor and afflicted are not able to follow the wicked for long, but they fall away from together following  the Lord with other saints. The upright in the way, who stops the wicked, they try to slay.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="e15"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#15" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v15</A> - David saw this happen many times.  You will see it too, and know that it is of the Lord. </div> <div> <B> <A NAME="e16"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#16_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v16-17</A> - It is better to have the ability to make a living than to depend on riches saved up.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="e19"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#19" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v19</A> - Evil times are coming. They are already here in Michigan, but it will get much worse.  It doesn't say the upright won't suffer, but they won't be ashamed. It doesn't say that they will have much, but they will be satisfied. </div> <div> <B> <A NAME="e21"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#21" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v21</A> - Many of the ones who followed David from the beginning were in debt (<A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#1sam22_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">1 Sam 22:2</A>). David must have trained them to repay their debts. I think that those who did this became mighty men, but those who didn't became wicked and eventually betrayed him. There are exceptions. A person may not be able to repay a debt, and the lender forgives the debt. That is different. But if a person owes a debt, but instead of repaying anything buys unnecessary things, that damages the person's character.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="e22"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#22" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v22</A> - This give a strong reason to repay our debts and to give to others.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="e23"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#23_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v23-24</A> - The Lord delights in a man living by faith. Every man will make mistakes in following the Lord, but the Lord only lets him fall so far and upholds him (<A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#heb10_35" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">Heb 10:35-39</A>).</div> <div> When I was <A HREF="id47.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jailed for Giving out Gospel Tracts">jailed for giving out gospel tracts</A>, I was offered the choice to plead guilty, pay a $70 fine, and if I behaved for 6 months, it would be removed from my record. Since I was given the price of $6,000 for a lawyer, and I had to keep taking vacation from work to attend court, pleading guilty seemed like the pragmatic thing to do.  But I felt that would be shrinking back, and said that I had to do what I thought was right, which meant that I could not plead guilty when I had done nothing wrong or illegal. The Lord provided and upheld me.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="e25"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#25_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v25-26</A> We can rest that the Lord will take care of our needs and those of our children. Even our children will be a blessing, though they might not be now.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="e30"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#30" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v30</A>-31 This doesn't mean to judge others, but to speak of the coming righteous judgment of God in a normal way, because he fears the Lord <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#2cor5_10" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">(2 Cor 5:10-11)</A> and is restricted by the law of life (<A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#heb8_10" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">Heb 8:10</A>).</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="e37"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#37_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">v37</A> We follow the Lord and trust in Him. We also learn from the example of those who are more mature than us (<A HREF="psalm_37_m.htm#heb13_7" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">Heb 13:7,17</A>) .  But we don't follow blindly, and not to overule our conscience or the Lord's word.</div> </td> <td valign="top" height=355 width="100%" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>Psalm 37</B> through David</div> <div>  <A NAME="1_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_l.htm#e1" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">1</A> <IMG SRC="15a18170.png" border=0 width="24" height="23" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <B>Do not</B> be incensed </div> <div> because of evil-doers.</div> <div> Neither envy</div> <div> unrighteous wor-orkers</div> <div>  <A NAME="v2"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> 2. for like the grass,</div> <div> they will soon be cut down,</div> <div> and like the herb,</div> <div> they will wither away.</div> <div>  <A NAME="3_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_l.htm#e3" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">3</A> <IMG SRC="15b15170.png" border=0 width="21" height="23" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <B>Trust </B>in the LORD, </div> <div> and do good.</div> <div> Stay in the land</div> <div> and feed on faith,</div> <bR> <div> 4. and delight yourself</div> <div> on the LOR-OR-ORD,</div> <div> and He will give you</div> <div> the requests of your heart.</div> <bR> <div> 5 <IMG SRC="15c10180.png" border=0 width="16" height="24" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <B>Roll</B> your way</div> <div> upon the LORD,</div> <div> and trust in Him </div> <div> and He will a-a-act,</div> <div>  <A NAME="6"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_l.htm#e6" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">6</A>. and He shall bring forth</div> <div> Your righteousness as light</div> <div> and your judgment </div> <div> as the noonday.</div> <div>  <A NAME="7_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_l.htm#e7" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">7</A> <IMG SRC="15d14160.png" border=0 width="20" height="22" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><B>Be still</B> in the LORD,</div> <div> and wait enduringly for Him.</div> <div> <I>Be still in the Lord</I></div> <div> <I>And wait enduringly for Him.</I></div> <bR> <div> Do not be incensed</div> <div> at him who prospers in his way,</div> <div> because of the man </div> <div> who brings wicked devices to pass.</div> <div>  <A NAME="8_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_l.htm#e8" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">8</A> <IMG SRC="15e13170.png" border=0 width="19" height="23" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <B>Drop</B> anger,</div> <div> and forsake wrath.</div> <div> Do not be incensed.</div> <div> It leads only to e-evil</div> <div>  <A NAME="9"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> 9. for evildoers</div> <div> shall be cut off,</div> <div> but those who wait on the LORD,</div> <div> they shall inherit the earth,</div> <bR> <div> 10<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="OLBHEB" > <IMG SRC="1740e160.png" border=0 width="14" height="22" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT> <B>and </B>yet<B> </B>a little while, </div> <div> and the wicked shall not be,</div> <div> and you won't find him</div> <div> though you diligently search,</div> <div>  <A NAME="11"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_l.htm#e11" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">11.</A> and the meek </div> <div> shall inherit the ear-ear-earth</div> <div> and delight themselves</div> <div> in the abundance of peace.</div> <div>  <A NAME="12_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_l.htm#e12" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">12</A> <IMG SRC="15f12160.png" border=0 width="18" height="22" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> The wicked <B>plots</B> </div> <div> against the just,</div> <div> and gnashes upon him</div> <div> with his teeth.</div> <div>  <A NAME="13"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> 13. The Lord shall laugh</div> <div> at the wi-icked</div> <div> for He sees</div> <div> that his day is coming.</div> <div>  <A NAME="14_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_l.htm#e14" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">14</A> <IMG SRC="16016170.png" border=0 width="22" height="23" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> The wicked have drawn out</div> <div> the <B>sword</B> and bent their bow</div> <div> to cause the poor and afflicted to fall,</div> <div> to slay the upright in the way.</div> <div>  <A NAME="15"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_l.htm#e15" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">15</A>. Their sword </div> <div> shall enter their ow-own heart, </div> <div> and their bows </div> <div> shall be broken.</div> <div>  <A NAME="16_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_l.htm#e16" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">16</A> <IMG SRC="16116180.png" border=0 width="22" height="24" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> A little</div> <div> that the righteous man has</div> <div> Is <B>better</B> </div> <div> than the riches of many wicked.</div> <bR> <div> 17. for the arms of the wicked </div> <div> shall be bro-oken, </div> <div> but the LORD</div> <div> upholds the righteous.</div> <bR> <div> 18 <IMG SRC="1ac16170.png" border=0 width="22" height="23" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> The Lord <B>knows</B></div> <div> the days of the upright,</div> <div> and their inheritance</div> <div> shall be forev-ever.</div> <div>  <A NAME="19"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_l.htm#e19" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">19</A>. They shall not be ashamed</div> <div> in the evil time,</div> <div> and in the days of famine</div> <div> they'll be satisfied</div> <bR> <div> 20 <IMG SRC="1ab16170.png" border=0 width="22" height="23" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <B>for</B> the wicked shall perish,</div> <div> and the enemies of the LORD,</div> <div> like the glory of pastures,</div> <div> they shall be consumed.</div> <bR> <div> In smoke</div> <div> they shall consume away.</div> <div> <I>In smoke</I></div> <div> <I>they shall consume away.</I></div> <div>  <A NAME="21"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_l.htm#e21" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">21</A>. <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="OLBHEB" ><IMG SRC="1aa181d0.png" border=0 width="24" height="29" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT> The wicked <B>borrows</B> </div> <div> and does not repay,</div> <div> but the righteous is gracious</div> <div> and gives</div> <div>  <A NAME="22"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_l.htm#e22" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">22</A>. for those blessed of Him</div> <div> shall inherit the earth,</div> <div> and those cursed of Him</div> <div> shall be cut off.</div> <div>  <A NAME="23_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_l.htm#e23" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">23</A> <B><IMG SRC="1651a1c0.png" border=0 width="26" height="28" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B> The steps of a mighty man</div> <div> are ordered <B>from the Lord</B>,</div> <div> and He delights</div> <div> in his way.</div> <bR> <div> 24. Though he fall,</div> <div> he shall not utterly be cast down</div> <div> for the LORD </div> <div> upholds <I>him by </I>his hand.</div> <div>  <A NAME="25_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_l.htm#e25" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">25</A> <IMG SRC="166121c0.png" border=0 width="18" height="28" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> I have been <B>young</B>, </div> <div> and now am old,</div> <div> <I>I have been </I><I>young</I><I>, </I></div> <div> <I>and now am ol-ol-old,</I></div> <bR> <div> yet I've never seen </div> <div> the righteous forsa-aken, </div> <div> nor his seed </div> <div> begging for bread.</div> <bR> <div> 26.<I> He is</I> ever gracious </div> <div> and lends</div> <div> and his seed shall</div> <div> be a bless-essing. </div> <bR> <div> <I>He is</I><I> ever gracious </I></div> <div> <I>and lends</I></div> <div> <I>and his seed shall</I></div> <div> <I>be a blessing. </I></div> <bR> <div> 27. <B><IMG SRC="1671b180.png" border=0 width="27" height="24" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B> <B>Depart</B> from evil</div> <div> and do good,</div> <div> and dwell</div> <div> for evermor-or-ore.</div> <bR> <div> 28. For the LORD loves judgment</div> <div> and forsakes not His saints.</div> <div> <I>For the LORD loves judgment </I></div> <div> <I>and forsakes not His saints.</I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="16816190.png" border=0 width="22" height="25" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="OLBHEB" > </FONT>They are </div> <div> preserved <B>forever</B>,</div> <div> but the seed of the wicked </div> <div> shall be cut o-o-off.</div> <bR> <div> 29. The righteous shall</div> <div> inherit the earth, </div> <div> and dwell </div> <div> therein forever.</div> <div>  <A NAME="30"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_l.htm#e30" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">30.</A> <IMG SRC="1a915150.png" border=0 width="21" height="21" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> The <B>mouth</B> of the righteous</div> <div> speaks wisdom,</div> <div> and his tongue</div> <div> talks of ju-udgment .</div> <div>  <A NAME="31"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> 31. The law of his God</div> <div> is in his heart.</div> <div> None of </div> <div> his steps shall slide.</div> <bR> <div> 32. <I><IMG SRC="16a141c0.png" border=0 width="20" height="28" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I>The wicked</div> <div> <B>watches</B> the righteous</div> <div> and seeks</div> <div> to-o slay-ay him.</div> <bR> <div> 33. The Lord will not </div> <div> leave him in his hand,</div> <div> nor condemn him </div> <div> when he is judged.</div> <bR> <div> 34 <IMG SRC="18118200.png" border=0 width="24" height="32" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <B>Wait</B> on the Lord,</div> <div> and keep His way,</div> <div> and He will exalt you</div> <div> to inherit the earth.</div> <bR> <div> When the wicked are cut off, </div> <div> You shall see-ee it.</div> <div> <I>When the wicked are cut off, </I></div> <div> <I>You shall see it.</I></div> <bR> <div> 35 <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="OLBHEB" ><IMG SRC="1a8151a0.png" border=0 width="21" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT> <B>I have seen</B> </div> <div> The wicked in great power</div> <div> and spreading out</div> <div> like a native green tree,</div> <bR> <div> 36. and he passed away, </div> <div> and, lo, he <I>was</I> not,</div> <div> and I sought him, </div> <div> but he could not be found.</div> <div>  <A NAME="37_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_37_l.htm#e37" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 37 Do not be incensed because of ">37</A> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="OLBHEB" ><IMG SRC="16d201b0.png" border=0 width="32" height="27" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT> <B>Watch</B> the perfect man, </div> <div> and see the upright,</div> <div> for the end of </div> <div> that man is peace,</div> <bR> <div> 38. but the transgressors</div> <div> shall be destroyed toge-ether.</div> <div> The end of the wicked </div> <div> shall be cut-off,</div> <bR> <div> 39<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="OLBHEB" ><IMG SRC="1a718170.png" border=0 width="24" height="23" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT> but the <B>salvation</B> of the righteous</div> <div> is of the the LORD.</div> <div> He is their strength</div> <div> In time of trou-ou-ble,</div> <bR> <div> 40. and the LORD shall help them</div> <div> and deliver them from the wicked,</div> <div> and He will save them</div> <div> because they trust in Him.</div> <div>  <A NAME="envy"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Numbers 11:27 And there ran a youth, and told Moses, and said, Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.</div> <div> 28 And Joshua the son of Nun, the attendant of Moses, one of his young men, answered and said, My lord Moses, forbid them!</div> <div> 29 But Moses said to him, Enviest thou for my sake? would that all Jehovah's people were prophets, <I>and</I> that Jehovah would put his Spirit upon them!</div> <div>  <A NAME="meek"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Matthew 5:5  Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.</div> <div>  <A NAME="1sam22_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Arial" >1 Sam </FONT>22:1  And David departed thence, and escaped to the cave of Adullam. And his brethren and all his father's house heard <I>it</I>, and they went down thither to him.</div> <div> 2  And every one in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one of embittered spirit collected round him; and he became a captain over them; and there were with him about four hundred men.</div> <div>  <A NAME="heb10_35"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Hebrews 10:35  Do not cast away therefore your boldness, which has great reward.  </div> <div> 36  For you have need of endurance in order that, having done the will of God, you may obtain the promise.  </div> <div> 37  "For in yet a very little while the Coming One will come and will not delay.  </div> <div> 38  But My righteous one shall live by faith; and if he shrinks back, My soul does not delight in him.''  </div> <div> 39  But we are not of those who shrink back to ruin but of them who have faith to the gaining of the soul.</div> <div>  <A NAME="2cor5_10"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> 2 Cor 5:10  For we must all be manifested before the  judgment   seat   of   Christ , that each one may receive the things done through the body according to what he has practiced, whether good or bad.  </div> <div> 11  Knowing therefore the fear  of  the Lord, we persuade men, but we are made manifest to God; yet I hope that we are made manifest also in your consciences.</div> <div>  <A NAME="heb8_10"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Hebrews 8:10  For this is the covenant which I will covenant with the house  of  Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will impart My laws into their mind, and on their hearts I will inscribe them; and I will be God to them, and they will be a people to Me. </div> <div>  <A NAME="heb13_7"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Hebrews 13:7  Remember the ones leading you, who have spoken to you the word  of  God; and considering the issue  of  their manner  of  life, imitate their faith. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#3300FF" FACE="Arial" >...</FONT> <A NAME="heb13_16"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div>  <A NAME="heb13_17"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#3300FF" FACE="Arial" >16  But do not forget doing good and sharing with others, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.  </FONT></div> <div> 17  Obey the ones leading you and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who will render an account, that they may do this with joy and not groaning; for this would be unprofitable to you. </div> <div>  <A NAME="prov16_3"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Proverbs 16:3 Roll your works to the LORD, and your thoughts shall be established. </div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>