₁Don't be worried on account of the wicked;

don't be jealous of those who do wrong.

₂They will soon disappear like grass that dries up;

they will die like plants that wither.

₃Trust in the LORD and do good;

live in the land and be safe.

₄Seek your happiness in the LORD,

and he will give you your heart's desire.

₅Give yourself to the LORD;

trust in him, and he will help you;

₆he will make your righteousness shine like the noonday sun.

₇Be patient and wait for the LORD to act;

don't be worried about those who prosper

or those who succeed in their evil plans.

₈Don't give in to worry or anger;

it only leads to trouble.

₉Those who trust in the LORD will possess the land,

but the wicked will be driven out.

₁₀Soon the wicked will disappear;

you may look for them, but you won't find them;

₁₁the humble will possess the land

and enjoy prosperity and peace.

₃₉The LORD saves the righteous

and protects them in times of trouble.

₄₀He helps them and rescues them;

he saves them from the wicked,

because they go to him for protection.