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Fretfulness Leads to Evil
Commentators unanimously warn that fretting over the success of the wicked is not a benign emotion. They describe it as the starting point of a dangerous progression that leads to anger, wrath, and jealousy. This state of mind can tempt a believer to commit evil, either by lashing out or by sinfully imitating the wicked to achieve similar prosperity. As one scholar notes, fretting 'tendeth only to evil-doing.'
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 37:8
18th Century
Theologian
Cease from anger - That is, in reference to the fact that there are wicked people, and that they are permitted to carry out their p…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 37:8
19th Century
Bishop
In any wise to do evil ... —Better, only to do evil, that is, only evil can come of it. Compare to Proverbs 14:23, te…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 37:8
19th Century
Preacher
Fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Cease from anger,-
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John Gill
On Psalms 37:8
17th Century
Pastor
Cease from anger
Either at these wicked men who are so prosperous, or at God, who for the present suffers it; see ([…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 37:7–20
17th Century
Minister
Let us be satisfied that God will make all things work for our good. Let us not disturb ourselves at what we see in this world. A fretful, disconte…