32 The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.

33 The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.

34 Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.

35 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.

36 Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.

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32 The wicked lie in wait(A) for the righteous,(B)
    intent on putting them to death;
33 but the Lord will not leave them in the power of the wicked
    or let them be condemned(C) when brought to trial.(D)

34 Hope in the Lord(E)
    and keep his way.(F)
He will exalt you to inherit the land;
    when the wicked are destroyed,(G) you will see(H) it.

35 I have seen a wicked and ruthless man
    flourishing(I) like a luxuriant native tree,
36 but he soon passed away and was no more;
    though I looked for him, he could not be found.(J)

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