Something to take in, to be still and listen to

Do not fret because of evil men

or be envious of those who do wrong;

for like the grass they will soon wither;

like green plants they soon die away.

Trust the LORD and do good;

dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

Delight yourself 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 righteousness shine like the dawn,

the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.

Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him;

do not fret when men succeed in their ways,

when they carry out wicked schemes.

Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;

do not fret-- it leads only to evil.

For evil men will be cut off,

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  great peace.

From Psalms 37, the thoughts of David