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Read Full Chapter (Psalms 37) Psalms 37:9-10 KJV
"For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be."
Psalms Chapter 37, Verse 9-10
Psalms 37:9-10 in Context (Verses 6–13 KJV)
6
And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
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.*
8
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
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For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
10
For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
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But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
12
The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.*
13
The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.