What does Psalm 37:7 mean?
“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.”
Quick answer
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices.
What it means
"Be still" calls for trusting silence. "Wait patiently" — the wait is long and active.
"Fret not" is repeated through the psalm. Bitterness over the wicked is a temptation God's people face.
The remedy is not analysis but God himself — silence before him, hope in him, time entrusted to him.
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Original BibleDawn explanation · reviewed 2026-06-07. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.