Psalm 37:1-11, 1/7/2008 Daily Bible Reading
Biblical - Parable - Comparative - Symbolic? - True
Parable - a heavenly message with an earthly story
Verse 1
FRET not thyself of evil doers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
evil doers - those who continue to do wrong and will not repent
Verse 2
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, ... and wither as the green herb.
Verse 3
Promise(s) - "U", "F"
"U" - The Upright are Blessed and Prospered
"F" - Food Provided for the Lord's Children
Trust in the LORD, and do good so shalt thou dwell in the land, and "verily" thou shalt be fed.
"verily" - in truth, or stableness
Verse 4
Promise - "P"
"P" - Prosperity in Business and Finance
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Psalm 112:3
Promise - "P"
Security of the godly
Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Psalm 128:1,2
Verse 1 - "U", "P"
"U" - The Upright are Blessed and Prospered
"P" - Prosperity in Business and Finance
BLESSED is every one that feareth the LORD, that walketh in his ways.
Verse 2
For thou shalt eat the labour of thine heand: happy shalt thou be, and it shalt be well with thee.
Psalm 37:1-11
Verse 5
Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Verse 6
And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
Verse 7
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.
Rest - A place where one may rest; stopping place; lodging; quiet; Peace of Mind or spirit, The repose of death; a support; Music; A short pause in reading; Rare; renewed vigor; To remain or; lie for action or accomplishment
Verse 8
Cease from anger and forsake wrath: ... fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
Verse 9
For evildoers shall be cut off: ... but those that wait upon the LORD, ... they shall inherit the earth.
Verse 10
For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: ... yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, ... and it shall not be.
Verse 11
But the meek shall inherit the earth: ... and shall delight themselves in ... the abundance of peace.
Scripture reference taken from
KJV, The Precious Promise Bible, The John C. Winston Co., Copyright 1915 By The John C. Winston., Entered 1915 At Stationers' Hall, ALL Rights Reserved