Psalm 37:7
Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Cross-reference
Psalm 37:1 opens the psalm with the same command not to fret over evildoers — reinforcing the call to trust God's justice.
Psalm 37:34 promises that waiting on the Lord leads to inheriting the land and seeing the wicked's downfall — the reward for patience.
In Psalm 27:14, the same command to wait for the Lord is given — a strong parallel to the call to be still and wait in Psalm 37:7.
In Psalm 40:1, the psalmist waited patiently and was heard — a direct parallel to the instruction to wait patiently in Psalm 37:7.
In Psalm 62:1, the psalmist finds rest in God — a direct parallel to the call to be still and wait patiently in Psalm 37:7.
Psalm 73:3-14 echoes the same struggle: the psalmist envied the wicked's prosperity until he understood their end.
Psalm 73:21 describes the bitter heart that results from envying the wicked — the very state Psalm 37:7 warns against.
Psalm 49:16 warns against being awed by the rich — similar to not fretting over the success of the wicked.
Psalm 42:5 echoes the call to hope in God amid discouragement — a parallel to waiting patiently without fretting.
Jeremiah 12:1 directly questions why the wicked prosper, mirroring the frustration Psalm 37:7 warns against.
In Isaiah 30:15, quietness and trust are equated with strength — echoing the stillness here.
In Lamentations 3:25, hope in the Lord is praised — directly parallel to waiting patiently.
In Lamentations 3:26, waiting quietly for salvation is explicitly commended — identical theme.
Daniel 11:36 prophesies a king who exalts himself and succeeds temporarily, a future fulfillment of the wicked's apparent success.
In Habakkuk 2:3, the command to wait for God's appointed time mirrors the patience urged here.
In Hebrews 10:36, perseverance to receive the promise echoes the patient waiting for the Lord.
In Hebrews 10:37, the promise that the coming one will not delay reinforces waiting patiently.
In James 5:7-11, the farmer's patience and the example of Job illustrate the same patient waiting for the Lord.
Revelation 13:3-10 depicts the beast who conquers and is worshipped, a vivid picture of wicked prosperity that tests patience.
In Isaiah 8:17, the same waiting for the Lord is expressed — trusting despite God's hidden face.
Job 21:7-34 describes the wicked living in prosperity and power, illustrating the very situation that tempts us to fret.
In Proverbs 20:22, waiting for the Lord is urged instead of seeking revenge — paralleling the call to be still and not fret in Psalm 37:7.
Romans 8:25 explicitly describes waiting patiently for what is hoped for, directly paralleling this verse.
2 Kings 6:33 has the king refusing to wait for the Lord any longer, the opposite of the patient trust urged in Psalm 37:7.
James 5:8 urges patience and standing firm because the Lord's coming is near, echoing the waiting here.
Proverbs 3:31 warns against envying the violent — a direct parallel to not fretting over the success of the wicked.
1 Samuel 13:9 shows Saul failing to wait for Samuel, a direct contrast to the command to wait patiently in Psalm 37:7.
Zephaniah 3:8 commands waiting for the Lord's decisive action, aligning with the patient waiting urged here.
Micah 7:7 expresses personal hope and waiting for God, mirroring the patient stillness commanded here.
Hosea 12:6 echoes the call to wait for God always, reinforcing patient trust despite circumstances.
Proverbs 24:1 warns against envying the wicked — same command as not fretting over their success.
Luke 21:19 promises life through endurance, connecting to the call to wait patiently without fretting.
Romans 12:12 exhorts patience in affliction, which complements the command to be still and not fret.
In Galatians 6:9, not growing weary in doing good parallels the call to not fret — both require patient endurance.
Proverbs 3:5 calls for wholehearted trust in God — the foundation for waiting patiently without fretting.
James 1:4 highlights perseverance leading to maturity, linking to the patient endurance implied here.
Isaiah 10:13 records the boast of Assyria, a prime example of the wicked succeeding and boasting in their own strength.
Revelation 2:3 commends perseverance and not growing weary, resonating with the call to wait without fretting.
Isaiah 10:14 continues Assyria's arrogant claim of total conquest, showing the pride of the wicked who prosper.