7. Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for Him; do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,by the man who carries out evil plans.
8. Refrain from anger and give up your rage;do not be agitated — it can only bring harm.
9. For evildoers will be destroyed,but those who put their hope in the Lordwill inherit the land.
10. A little while, and the wicked person will be no more;though you look for him, he will not be there.
11. But the humble will inherit the land and will enjoy abundant prosperity.
12. The wicked person schemes against the righteousand gnashes his teeth at him.
13. The Lord laughs at him because He sees that his day is coming.
14. The wicked have drawn the sword and strung the bowto bring down the afflicted and needyand to slaughter those whose way is upright.
15. Their swords will enter their own hearts,and their bows will be broken.
16. The little that the righteous man has is betterthan the abundance of many wicked people.