Psalms 37:8 - Compare All Versions
Psalms 37:8-9 MSG (The Message)
Bridle your anger, trash your wrath, cool your pipes—it only makes things worse. Before long the crooks will be bankrupt; GOD-investors will soon own the store.
Psalms 37:8 KJV (King James Version)
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: Fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
Psalms 37:8 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Cease from anger and forsake wrath; Do not fret; it leads only to evildoing.
Psalms 37:8 NCV (New Century Version)
Don’t get angry. Don’t be upset; it only leads to trouble.
Psalms 37:8 ASV (American Standard Version)
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: Fret not thyself, it tendeth only to evil-doing.
Psalms 37:8 NIV (New International Version)
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.
Psalms 37:8 NKJV (New King James Version)
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret—it only causes harm.
Psalms 37:8 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Cease from anger and abandon wrath; Do not fret; it leads only to evil.
Psalms 37:8 NLT (New Living Translation)
Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm.
Psalms 37:8 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Stay away from anger and revenge. Keep envy far from you, for it only leads you into lies.
Psalms 37:8 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.