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1A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evildoers{H8688)}, neither be thou envious{H8762)} against the workers{H8802)} of iniquity.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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.
Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;
Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-6)The instructions here given are very plain; much need not be said for the exposition of them, but there is a great deal to be done for the reducing of them to practice, and there they will look best. I. We are here cautioned against discontent at the prosperity and success of evil-doers ( Ps. 37:1 , 2 ): Fret not thyself, neither be thou envious . We may suppose that David speaks this to himself f…
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