Old Testament · Poetry
Psalms 37:7
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.
About Psalms 37:7
Psalms 37:7 from Psalms speaks directly to Patience in the Bible, Stillness in the Bible, and Submission to God in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the poetry literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Cross References
- James 5:7
“Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.”
- Galatians 5:22
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”
- Psalms 27:14
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. ”
- Proverbs 14:29
“He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.”
- Romans 12:12
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
Related Verses
- Exodus 14:14
“The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”
- Psalms 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”
- Psalms 131:2
“Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.”
- Isaiah 30:15
“For thus saith the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.”
- Mark 4:39
“And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”
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Promises and Prayers Connected to This Verse
Divine Promises
- They That Wait Upon the LORD Shall Renew Their Strength
Prayer Points
- Waiting with the Farmer's Patience (James 5:7)
How to Apply Psalms 37:7
Study Psalms 37:7 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Psalms. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Patience in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.
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