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09/14/2025
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David, writing as an old man (v25), gives some of the wisest advice in scripture: Do not fret because of evil doers nor envious of wrongdoers, (v1). “Fret” translates several Hebrew words, but here it means strong anger, anger that makes the face red. David is acknowledging the terrible injustices in the world – the prosperity and success of the wicked (v7-14), the plotting of the wicked against the righteous, the afflicted and needy. How can one not become angry?!
David is not denying reality. He is saying be patient. “Trust in the Lord and do good; cultivate faithfulness. Delight in the Lord… commit…, (v3-5). Read the Psalm; there is no permanence of evil in this world, but those that trust God have an eternal tomorrow.