What are the consequences of "abandoning wrath" according to Psalm 37:8?

• “Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm” (Psalm 37:8). Letting go of wrath spares you the damage anger always brings.

• It keeps you from sliding into evil actions, because “man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires” (James 1:20) and “an angry man stirs up dissension…abounds in transgression” (Proverbs 29:22).

• You remain settled in God’s peace instead of anxious fretting—“You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You” (Isaiah 26:3).

• Abandoning wrath positions you to inherit God’s promises: “those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land” (Psalm 37:9).

• Relationships are safeguarded, for “A gentle answer turns away wrath” (Proverbs 15:1) and “love covers all transgressions” (Proverbs 10:12).

• It leaves justice in God’s hands instead of yours: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord” (Romans 12:19).