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Psalms 37:7 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

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Read in chapter context · Psalms 37

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don’t fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen."

KJV · King James Version

"Rest1826 in the LORD3068, and wait patiently2342 for him: fret2734 not thyself because of him who prospereth6743 in his way1870, because of the man376 who bringeth6213 wicked devices4209 to pass6213. Rest in: Heb. Be silent to"

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses lord, not, thyself, prospereth, while the WEB renders these as yahweh, don, prospers, makes. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Psalms 37:7 in Psalms 37

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Psalms 37:7 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Psalms 37. Read the full chapter →

v.5 Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:
v.6 he will make your righteousness go out as the light, and your justice as the noon day sun.
v.7 Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don’t fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.
v.8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret, it leads only to evildoing.
v.9 For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for Yahweh shall inherit the land.

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About the Book of Psalms

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Hebrew poetry
Author: David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others
Date written: c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)
Audience: All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church
Chapters: 150

The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other.

Setting: 150 sacred songs used in temple worship; the Bible's songbook.

Key themes: worship · lament · trust · kingship · thanksgiving

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Memorisation aid

How to memorise Psalms 37:7

Psalms 37:7 contains 27 words in 4 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

1

Rest in Yahweh

RIY
2

and wait patiently for him

AWPFH
3

Don’t fret because of him who prospers in his way

DFBOHW
4

because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.

BOTMWM

Frequently asked

FAQ about Psalms 37:7

What does Psalms 37:7 say?

Psalms 37:7 reads: "Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don’t fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen." — from the Old Testament, Psalms (Hebrew poetry). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Psalms 37:7 in?

Psalms 37:7 is in the book of Psalms, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others and written around c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium). Psalms is hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, originally addressed to All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church. Best known for Psalm 23 ("The LORD is my shepherd") and Psalm 51.

What is Psalms 37:7 about?

Psalms 37:7 is primarily a Bible verse about Faith, with related themes including Peace. Within Psalms, The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Psalms 37:7 in WEB and KJV?

Psalms 37:7 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don’t fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Rest1826 in the LORD3068, and wait patiently2342 for him: fret2734 not thyself because of him who prospereth6743 in his way1870, because of the man376 who bringeth6213 wicked devices4209 to pass6213. Rest in: Heb. Be silent to". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Psalms 37:7?

Psalms 37:7 is 27 words in the WEB translation (144 characters), broken into 4 clauses. It is a longer verse, often broken into smaller phrases for memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 8 seconds.

How can I memorise Psalms 37:7?

To memorise Psalms 37:7, split it into its 4 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Psalms 37:7 matter in Psalms?

How can I apply Psalms 37:7 today?

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