Evening Scripture

Psalm, Chapter 37

Do not fret because of those who are evil
or be envious of those who do wrong;
for like the grass they will soon wither,
like green plants they will soon die away.

Trust in the Lord and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him and he will do this:
He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,
your vindication like the noonday sun.

Be still before the Lord
and wait patiently for him;
do not fret when people succeed in their ways,
when they carry out their wicked schemes.

Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;
do not fret — it leads only to evil.

For those who are evil will be destroyed,
but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.

A little while, and the wicked will be no more;
though you look for them, they will not be found.

But the meek will inherit the land
and enjoy peace and prosperity.

The wicked plot against the righteous
and gnash their teeth at them;
but the Lord laughs at the wicked,
for he knows their day is coming.

The wicked draw the sword
and bend the bow
to bring down the poor and needy,
to slay those whose ways are upright.

But their swords will pierce their own hearts,
and their bows will be broken.

Better the little that the righteous have
than the wealth of many wicked;
for the power of the wicked will be broken,
but the Lord upholds the righteous.

The blameless spend their days under the Lord’s care,
and their inheritance will endure forever.

In times of disaster they will not wither;
in days of famine they will enjoy plenty.

But the wicked will perish:
Though the Lord’s enemies are like the flowers of the field,
they will be consumed, they will go up in smoke.

The wicked borrow and do not repay,
but the righteous give generously;
those the Lord blesses will inherit the land,
but those he curses will be destroyed.

The Lord makes firm the steps
of the one who delights in him;
though he may stumble, he will not fall,
for the Lord upholds him with his hand.

I was young and now I am old,
yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken
or their children begging bread.

They are always generous and lend freely;
their children will be a blessing.

Turn from evil and do good;
then you will dwell in the land forever.

For the Lord loves the just
and will not forsake his faithful ones.

Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed;
the offspring of the wicked will perish.

The righteous will inherit the land
and dwell in it forever. 

The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom,
and their tongues speak what is just.

The law of their God is in their hearts;
their feet do not slip.

The wicked lie in wait for the righteous,
intent on putting them to death;
but the Lord will not leave them in the power of the wicked
or let them be condemned when brought to trial.

Hope in the Lord
and keep his way.

He will exalt you to inherit the land;
when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it.

I have seen a wicked and ruthless man
flourishing like a luxuriant native tree,
but he soon passed away and was no more;
though I looked for him, he could not be found.

Consider the blameless, observe the upright;
a future awaits those who seek peace.

But all sinners will be destroyed;
there will be no future for the wicked.

The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord;
he is their stronghold in time of trouble.

The Lord helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.

Evening Reflection

Trusting God does not guarantee a life free from stress or difficulty. At the end of a hard day, we may wonder why our lives do not look more settled than the lives of those who give little thought to God. They appear to breeze through life with effortless success and only brief upheavals. It can be frustrating and seem unfair, or even hurt. Yet, if we are not careful, comparison — looking at someone else’s green and flourishing life while ours appears dry and difficult — can rob us of joy and delight in the Lord.

Psalm 37 reminds us that things are not always as they seem. Instead of fretting, we are invited to take a wiser perspective. The Lord sees what we cannot see. He knows where each path leads, upholds those who trust Him, and promises to save His faithful ones. God is defending you at this very moment. You have a secure future. If that hope seems too distant for today’s uncertainties, then be assured that God is at work to lift you up when people and pressures wear you down.

Tonight, you do not have to understand how God will put everything right. Commit what troubles you have into His hands, be still before Him, and wait. The God who holds your future is also holding you steady today.

Evening Prayer

Sovereign God,

I give You praise as the One whose wisdom sees clearly, rules justly, and remains my strength, my stronghold, and my deliverer in times of trouble.

I must admit, when I look at the lives of those who give You little thought, they seem to have few worries. Forgive me for my envy with what seems unfair. I bring to You my frustration, anger, and fears and lay them at Your feet. Then, I choose to trust in You.

Calm my heart tonight as I dwell with You, knowing that You provide all that I need to live in safety and security. Fill my heart with joy as I delight in You, believing that You fulfill my deepest desires.

As I am still before You, I commit all that I have and all that I do to You. I wait patiently to see Your goodness and glory. Shine Your face on me so I reflect who You are in all I think, say, and do.

Amen.

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Evening Scripture
Psalm, Chapter 37
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away.
Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret &mdash; it leads only to evil.
For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.
A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found.
But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity.
The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them; but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he knows their day is coming.
The wicked draw the sword and bend the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright.
But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken.
Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked; for the power of the wicked will be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous.
The blameless spend their days under the Lord&rsquo;s care, and their inheritance will endure forever.
In times of disaster they will not wither; in days of famine they will enjoy plenty.
But the wicked will perish: Though the&nbsp;Lord&rsquo;s enemies are like the flowers of the field, they will be consumed, they will go up in smoke.
The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously; those the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be destroyed.
The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.
I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.
They are always generous and lend freely; their children will be a blessing.
Turn from evil and do good; then you will dwell in the land forever.
For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones.
Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed; the offspring of the wicked will perish.
The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.&nbsp;
The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak what is just.
The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip.
The wicked lie in wait for the righteous, intent on putting them to death; but the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;will not leave them in the power of the wicked or let them be condemned when brought to trial.
Hope in the Lord and keep his way.
He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it.
I have seen a wicked and ruthless man flourishing like a luxuriant native tree, but he soon passed away and was no more; though I looked for him, he could not be found.
Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace.
But all sinners will be destroyed; there will be no future for the wicked.
The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord; he is their stronghold in time of trouble.
The Lord helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him.
Evening Reflection
Trusting God does not guarantee a life free from stress or difficulty. At the end of a hard day, we may wonder why our lives do not look more settled than the lives of those who give little thought to God. They appear to breeze through life with effortless success and only brief upheavals. It can be frustrating and seem unfair, or even hurt. Yet, if we are not careful, comparison &mdash; looking at someone else&rsquo;s green and flourishing life while ours appears dry and difficult &mdash; can rob us of joy and delight in the Lord.
<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/37.html">Psalm 37</a> reminds us that things are not always as they seem. Instead of fretting, we are invited to take a wiser perspective. The Lord sees what we cannot see. He knows where each path leads, upholds those who trust Him, and promises to save His faithful ones. God is defending you at this very moment. You have a secure future. If that hope seems too distant for today&rsquo;s uncertainties, then be assured that God is at work to lift you up when people and pressures wear you down.
Tonight, you do not have to understand how God will put everything right. Commit what troubles you have into His hands, be still before Him, and wait. The God who holds your future is also holding you steady today.
Evening Prayer
Sovereign God,
I give You praise as the One whose wisdom sees clearly, rules justly, and remains my strength, my stronghold, and my deliverer in times of trouble.
I must admit, when I look at the lives of those who give You little thought, they seem to have few worries. Forgive me for my envy with what seems unfair. I bring to You my frustration, anger, and fears and lay them at Your feet. Then, I choose to trust in You.
Calm my heart tonight as I dwell with You, knowing that You provide all that I need to live in safety and security. Fill my heart with joy as I delight in You, believing that You fulfill my deepest desires.
As I am still before You, I commit all that I have and all that I do to You. I wait patiently to see Your goodness and glory. Shine Your face on me so I reflect who You are in all I think, say, and do.
Amen.
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Perfect for bedtime listening, each episode is read at a peaceful pace with natural pauses to create a quiet, meditative experience that helps you rest, reflect, and draw closer to God. From Psalms and Proverbs to the Gospels and beyond, this year-long journey includes special Easter and Christmas readings, guiding you through the story of Scripture with hope, peace, and spiritual renewal.
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Letting Go of Worry to Trust God's Timing (Psalm 37)

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