A Cyclist’s Psalm?
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him;
fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way,
over the man who carries out evil devices!
Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath!
Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.
For the evildoers shall be cut off.
— Psalm 37:7-9 [ESV]
Inspired by Thinking Christian, who calls this a Driver’s Psalm and posts it as a reminder to chill, be patient in traffic and not succumb to road rage because “it tends only to evil.”
Photo by Richard Masoner. Guy on a bike gives the stink eye to a passing scooter while transporting cardboard and other recyclables in Taipei, Taiwan.
For the Burma Shave version ( not quite iambic pentameter, but…)
Be still before the Lord
Patiently Wait
Fret not yourself
Over he whose wealth is great
Refrain from anger
Forsake Wrath
Fret not yourself
Keep your mind on your path
The man who carries out
Evil Devices
Will be cut off short.