Charles Ellicott Commentary Psalms 37:8

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Psalms 37:8

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Psalms 37:8

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: Fret not thyself, [it tendeth] only to evil-doing." — Psalms 37:8 (ASV)

In any wise to do evil ... —Better, only to do evil, that is, only evil can come of it. Compare to Proverbs 14:23, tendeth only to penury.