Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2520 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before.
In today’s Wisdom Nugget, we continue our journey through Psalm 37, focusing on verses 8 through 15 from the New Living Translation. This section builds on David’s earlier reflections about trusting God and avoiding envy of the wicked, providing practical guidance for living in peace and trusting in God’s justice.
Let’s begin by reading Psalm 37:8-15 together:
Psalm 37:8-15 (NLT)
8 Stop being angry!
Turn from your rage!
Do not lose your temper—
it only leads to harm.
9 For the wicked will be destroyed,
but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land.
10 Soon the wicked will disappear.
Though you look for them, they will be gone.
11 The lowly will possess the land
and will live in peace and prosperity.
12 The wicked plot against the godly;
they snarl at them in defiance.
13 But the Lord just laughs,
for He sees their day of judgment coming.
14 The wicked draw their swords
and string their bows
to kill the poor and the oppressed,
to slaughter those who do right.
15 But their swords will stab their own hearts,
and their bows will be broken.
Anger, when unchecked, can cause us to act impulsively or make decisions that go against God’s will. It can disrupt our peace, damage relationships, and even hinder our ability to trust God’s justice. Instead, David encourages us to let go of our anger and trust that God will handle the situation.
This verse is a reminder to guard our hearts and minds when we encounter situations that provoke us. Anger itself isn’t sinful—it’s a natural emotion—but how we respond to it matters. By turning to God in prayer and seeking His perspective, we can release our anger and avoid the harm it might otherwise cause.
These verses emphasize the temporary nature of the wicked’s success. While it may seem like they’re thriving now, their time is limited. God’s justice ensures that evil will not endure. On the other hand, those who trust in the...
