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Berean Standard Bible

“Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong.”

Psalms 37:1

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Psalms 37 is a wisdom poem by David in old age, addressing the puzzle of why wicked people seem to prosper. It gives repeated commands to settle the heart rather than answers to every question.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong.

World English Bible (WEB)

Don’t fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness.

King James Version (KJV)

Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

<Of David.> Do not be angry because of the wrongdoers, or have envy of the workers of evil.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

NO te impacientes á causa de los malignos, ni tengas envidia de los que hacen iniquidad.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

¡Que no te provoquen enojo los malvados! Ni envidies a los que hacen mal.

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