Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. New Living Translation Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm. English Standard Version Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. Berean Standard Bible Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm. King James Bible Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. New King James Version Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret—it only causes harm. New American Standard Bible Cease from anger and abandon wrath; Do not get upset; it leads only to evildoing. NASB 1995 Cease from anger and forsake wrath; Do not fret; it leads only to evildoing. NASB 1977 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret, it leads only to evildoing. Legacy Standard Bible Cease from anger and forsake wrath; Do not fret; it leads only to evildoing. Amplified Bible Cease from anger and abandon wrath; Do not fret; it leads only to evil. Christian Standard Bible Refrain from anger and give up your rage; do not be agitated—it can only bring harm. Holman Christian Standard Bible Refrain from anger and give up your rage; do not be agitated—it can only bring harm. American Standard Version Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: Fret not thyself, it tendeth only to evil-doing. Contemporary English Version Don't be angry or furious. Anger can lead to sin. English Revised Version Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself, it tendeth only to evil-doing. GOD'S WORD® Translation Let go of anger, and leave rage behind. Do not be preoccupied. It only leads to evil. Good News Translation Don't give in to worry or anger; it only leads to trouble. International Standard Version Calm your anger and abandon wrath. Don't be angry— it only leads to evil. Majority Standard Bible Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm. NET Bible Do not be angry and frustrated! Do not fret! That only leads to trouble! New Heart English Bible Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not fret, it leads only to evildoing. Webster's Bible Translation Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. World English Bible Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret; it leads only to evildoing. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDesist from anger, and forsake fury, "" Do not fret yourself to only do evil. Young's Literal Translation Desist from anger, and forsake fury, Fret not thyself only to do evil. Smith's Literal Translation Desist from anger and forsake wrath: thou shalt not be angry only to do evil. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleCease from anger, and leave rage; have no emulation to do evil. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Refrain from anger; abandon wrath; do not be provoked; it brings only harm. New Revised Standard Version Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not fret—it leads only to evil. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleCease from anger, and forsake wrath; fret not yourself in any wise to do evil. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Rest from anger and rest from passion and do not envy the evildoer. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Fret not thyself, it tendeth only to evil-doing. Brenton Septuagint Translation Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself so as to do evil. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong…7Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes. 8Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret— it can only bring harm. 9For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.… Cross References Proverbs 14:29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly. James 1:19-20 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. Ephesians 4:31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. Proverbs 16:32 He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city. Colossians 3:8 But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Ecclesiastes 7:9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool. Matthew 5:22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” Proverbs 19:11 A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense. Galatians 5:19-21 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute. 1 Peter 2:1 Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander. Proverbs 22:24-25 Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man, / or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare. 1 Timothy 2:8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension. Proverbs 29:11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back. Treasury of Scripture Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not yourself in any wise to do evil. Cease Job 5:2 For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one. Job 18:4 He teareth himself in his anger: shall the earth be forsaken for thee? and shall the rock be removed out of his place? Proverbs 14:29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. fret Psalm 31:22 For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee. Psalm 73:15 If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children. Psalm 116:11 I said in my haste, All men are liars. Jump to Previous Anger Angry Bitter Cause Cease Desist End Evil Evildoing Evil-Doing Feeling Forsake Fret Fury Leads Refrain Tendeth Tends Thyself Turn Way Wise WrathJump to Next Anger Angry Bitter Cause Cease Desist End Evil Evildoing Evil-Doing Feeling Forsake Fret Fury Leads Refrain Tendeth Tends Thyself Turn Way Wise WrathPsalm 37 1. David persuades to patience and confidence in God, 12. by the different estate of the godly and the wicked Refrain from anger The phrase "Refrain from anger" calls believers to exercise self-control and patience. The Hebrew root for "refrain" is "rapha," which means to let go or to relax. This suggests a conscious decision to release the grip of anger. Anger, in biblical terms, is often associated with a lack of trust in God's justice and timing. Historically, anger has led to destructive actions and broken relationships, both in biblical narratives and in the lives of believers. By refraining from anger, one aligns with the wisdom literature's call to trust in God's sovereignty and to seek peace. and abandon wrath do not fret it can only bring harm Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Refrainהֶ֣רֶף (he·rep̄) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 7503: Sink, relax from anger מֵ֭אַף (mê·’ap̄) Preposition | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 639: The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire and abandon וַעֲזֹ֣ב (wa·‘ă·zōḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit wrath; חֵמָ֑ה (ḥê·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2534: Heat, anger, poison do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not fret— תִּ֝תְחַ֗ר (tiṯ·ḥar) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular Strong's 2734: To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy it can only אַךְ־ (’aḵ-) Adverb Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely bring harm. לְהָרֵֽעַ׃ (lə·hā·rê·a‘) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 7489: To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad Links Psalm 37:8 NIVPsalm 37:8 NLT Psalm 37:8 ESV Psalm 37:8 NASB Psalm 37:8 KJV Psalm 37:8 BibleApps.com Psalm 37:8 Biblia Paralela Psalm 37:8 Chinese Bible Psalm 37:8 French Bible Psalm 37:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 37:8 Cease from anger and forsake wrath (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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