Question 1

What does “fret not thyself because of evildoers” mean in this passage?

Accepted Answer

“Fret not thyself because of evildoers” means do not let your heart burn with worry, jealousy, or anger when people who do wrong seem to succeed. The song admits it is easy to be upset when the wicked prosper, but it says their success is short, like grass that is soon cut down. Instead of stewing over them, God’s people are told to trust him, keep doing good, and leave the final outcome in his hands. Fretting only harms the one who worries and can even tempt a person toward sin.

Question 2

What does it mean to delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart?

Accepted Answer

To delight yourself in the Lord means to find your joy in who God is, in his ways, and in his promises, more than in money, power, or getting even. As you enjoy God, your heart’s desires begin to line up with what he loves. The promise that he will give you the desires of your heart does not mean he grants every wish, but that he shapes and satisfies your desires with what is truly good, in his time and way, as you trust and follow him.

Question 3

How should believers respond when the wicked seem to prosper in this psalm?

Accepted Answer

This passage gives a clear path. Instead of envying or raging, believers are told to trust in the Lord, do good, dwell in the land, and feed on his faithfulness. They should commit their way to him, rest in him, and wait patiently for his timing. They are warned to stop anger and to turn away from wrath so they are not drawn into evil themselves. The focus is moved from watching the wicked to walking with God in quiet, steady obedience and hope.

Question 4

What does it mean that the meek shall inherit the earth in this song?

Accepted Answer

Here the meek are the humble people who trust God, do not push their own way by violence or trickery, and are willing to wait for God to act. The song says that while the wicked may seem to own everything for a while, it is the meek who will finally enjoy lasting peace and a secure place. Their inheritance is tied to God’s promise to care for his people. This points both to God’s help in this life and to a sure future where his people are safe with him.

Question 5

Why does this passage say a little that a righteous person has is better than the riches of many wicked?

Accepted Answer

The song teaches that what matters is not how much someone owns, but whether God is with them. A righteous person may have only a little, yet that little comes with God’s favor, daily care, and a clear conscience. The wicked may have great riches, but their strength will be broken and their wealth cannot keep them from judgment. The small portion of the righteous is better because it is blessed, enough for what God calls them to, and part of an eternal inheritance that does not fade.

Question 6

What does commit thy way unto the Lord mean in this passage?

Accepted Answer

To commit your way to the Lord means to roll your whole path, your plans, worries, and needs onto him. Instead of trying to manage everything by your own wisdom, you bring your life before God, trust his care, and follow his will. The passage joins this with trusting him, and it promises that he will act, bring things to their right end, and make your righteousness shine in due time. It is an active trust that rests in God while still doing what is right.

Question 7

How does this passage describe the final outcome of the righteous and the wicked?

Accepted Answer

The song repeats the same contrast in many ways. The wicked are like grass that is cut down, like smoke that vanishes. Their swords turn back into their own hearts, their power passes away, and in the end they are cut off. By contrast, the righteous are upheld, their steps are ordered, their inheritance is forever, and their end is peace. God knows their days, provides for them even in famine, and is their strength and salvation in times of trouble.

Question 8

What does this passage teach about God’s character?

Accepted Answer

Here God is shown as just, patient, and kind. He sees the plots of the wicked and is not shaken by them, because he knows their day is coming. He cares for the upright, orders their steps, and holds them with his hand when they fall. He loves justice, does not forsake his people, and preserves them forever. He provides for their needs, gives them peace at the end of their path, helps and delivers them from the wicked, and proves himself a safe place to those who trust in him.

Question 9

How can I apply the message of this passage when I feel anxious about evil in the world?

Accepted Answer

When evil seems to win, this song calls you to shift your focus. Instead of feeding your anxiety by staring at wrongdoers, you can choose to trust God, pray, and keep doing the good that is in front of you. You can delight in God through his word and promises, hand your worries to him, and remind yourself that he sees both the present and the end. Practically, this means refusing to give in to envy, bitterness, or revenge, and asking God to steady your heart as you wait for his timing.

Psalm 37:1

Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.

Delight Yourself in the LORD

Of David.

Delight Yourself in the LORD

Of David.

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Psalm 37:1

Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.

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Delight Yourself in the LORD

Of David.

Delight Yourself in the LORD

Of David.

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