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 Let not the foot of the proud come near me, * nor the hand of the wicked push me aside.

See how they are fallen, those who work wickedness! * they are cast down and shall not be able to rise.

Part I

Do not fret yourself because of evildoers; * do not be jealous of those who do wrong.

For they shall soon wither like the grass, * and like the green grass fade away.

Put your trust in the and do good; * dwell in the land and feed on its riches.

Take delight in the, * and he shall give you your heart’s desire.

Commit your way to the and put your trust in him, * and he will bring it to pass.

He will make your righteousness as clear as the light * and your just dealing as the noonday.

Be still before the * and wait patiently for him.

Do not fret yourself over the one who prospers, * the one who succeeds in evil schemes.

Refrain from anger, leave rage alone; * do not fret yourself; it leads only to evil.