“For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.”
Psalms 37:9 (KJV) |
Psalms 37:9
From Psalms 37, in the Book of Psalms (Old Testament).
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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.
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
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.
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.