The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 37:7

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Rest in the Lord; literally, be silent; i.e. do not murmur; make no complaint; be silently acquiescent and resigned. And wait patiently for him. Be content to await his time, which is sure to be the right time.

Meanwhile possess your soul in patience. Fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way (comp. Psalms 37:1, of which this brings out the sense). It is when the ungodly prosper that the righteous are apt to repine.

Because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. It is the success of the ungodly in their wicked plots and schemes which especially vexes the righteous (see Job 9:24; Job 12:6; Job 21:7-9 : Job 24:2-12; Psalms 72:5-12, etc.

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