"He must become greater; I must become less"

Psalm 37

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 will soon die away.

Trust in 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 their 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.

If the LORD delights in a man's way,

 he makes his steps firm;

though he stumble, he will not fall,

 for the LORD upholds him with his hand.

Wait for the LORD

 and keep his way.