⁷ Be still^(A) before the Lord
    and wait patiently^(B) for him;
do not fret^(C) when people succeed in their ways,^(D)
    when they carry out their wicked schemes.^(E)

⁸ Refrain from anger^(F) and turn from wrath;
    do not fret^(G)—it leads only to evil.

¹⁰ A little while, and the wicked will be no more;^(A)
    though you look for them, they will not be found.
¹¹ But the meek will inherit the land^(B)
    and enjoy peace and prosperity.^(C)

¹² The wicked plot^(D) against the righteous
    and gnash their teeth^(E) at them;
¹³ but the Lord laughs at the wicked,
    for he knows their day is coming.^(F)