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Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Fret not yourself - The Hebrew word here means properly to burn, to be kindled, to be inflamed, and is often applied to anger, as if under i…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Fret ... —This verb, repeated in Psalm 37:7-8, is otherwise found only in Proverbs 24:19. Its meaning is to heat or inflame on…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass,…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Fret not thyself because of the wicked. David lays down this as a general principle: that the prosperity of the wicked, in which they grea…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Fret not yourself because of evildoers
The saints may be grieved at them and for them, because of their evil doings,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

When we look around us, we see the world full of evil-doers who flourish and live in ease. This was also seen long ago; therefore, let us not be su…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Previously, the psalmist pleaded for divine help against sinners and demonstrated their wickedne . Now, he teaches that their happine mus…

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