1. Of David.Do not be provoked by evildoers;do not envy those who do wrong.
2. Like grass they wither quickly;like green plants they wilt away.
3. Trust in the Lord and do goodthat you may dwell in the land and live secure.
4. Find your delight in the Lordwho will give you your heart’s desire.
5. Commit your way to the Lord;trust in him and he will act
6. And make your righteousness shine like the dawn,your justice like noonday.
7. Be still before the Lord;wait for him.Do not be provoked by the prosperous,nor by malicious schemers.
8. Refrain from anger; abandon wrath;do not be provoked; it brings only harm.
9. Those who do evil will be cut off,but those who wait for the Lord will inherit the earth.
10. Wait a little, and the wicked will be no more;look for them and they will not be there.
11. But the poor will inherit the earth,will delight in great prosperity.
12. The wicked plot against the righteousand gnash their teeth at them;