Psalms
“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.”
Psalms 37:8
Psalms 37:8 (KJV) speaks to anger, self control, and bitterness — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
Made with Verse Gardens
Verses that sit beside this one
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”
Ephesians 4:26“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”
Proverbs 16:32“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”
Proverbs 19:11“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
Romans 12:19“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
James 1:19“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
Proverbs 15:1
Common questions
What does Psalms 37:8 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 37:8 reads: "Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil." The verse speaks to anger, self control, and bitterness. 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 37:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil." is Psalms 37:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 37.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 37:8?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 37:8 include Ephesians 4:26, Proverbs 16:32, and Proverbs 19:11. Reading them alongside Psalms 37:8 deepens the theme of anger.
How can I pray with Psalms 37:8?
Read Psalms 37:8 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.