Psalms 37:7–11
Be still and wait patiently for the Lord without anger; for the wicked will soon vanish, but the meek will inherit the land in great peace.
7 Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don’t fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.
8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret; it leads only to evildoing.
9 For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for Yahweh shall inherit the land.
10 For yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more. Yes, though you look for his place, he isn’t there.
11 But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Be still and wait patiently for the Lord without anger; for the wicked will soon vanish, but the meek will inherit the land in great peace.
To exhort the believer to a posture of silent and patient waiting on God, warning against the spiritual dangers of reacting in anger to the temporary success of the wicked.
The Meek Inherit the Land as the Wicked Fade
Because the LORD will remove the wicked and give the future to the meek, His people must refuse fretting, trust Him, do good, and wait for His salvation.