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Psalms 37:1

Psalms 37:1
A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Fret not thyself because of evildoers,.... The saints may be grieved at them and for them, because of their evil doings, and may be angry with them for them; yet are not to show any undue warmth, at…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Fret not thyself - The Hebrew word here means properly to burn, to be kindled, to be inflamed, and is often applied to anger, as if under its influence we become “heated:” Gen 31:36; Gen 34:7; 1Sa…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 37:1-6

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…