Psalms
“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.”
Psalms 37:7
Psalms 37:7 (KJV) speaks to rest in God, waiting, and patience in waiting — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
Psalms 62:5“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.”
Psalms 62:1“I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.”
Psalms 130:5“But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.”
Romans 8:25“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”
Habakkuk 2:3“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
Psalms 23:2
Common questions
What does Psalms 37:7 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 37:7 reads: "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." The verse speaks to rest in God, waiting, and patience in waiting. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 37 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 37:7 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Psalms 37:7 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 37.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 37:7?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 37:7 include Psalms 62:5, Psalms 62:1, and Psalms 130:5. Reading them alongside Psalms 37:7 deepens the theme of rest in God.
How can I pray with Psalms 37:7?
Read Psalms 37:7 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.