30 The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom,(A)
    and their tongues speak what is just.
31 The law of their God is in their hearts;(B)
    their feet do not slip.(C)

32 The wicked lie in wait(D) for the righteous,(E)
    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(F) when brought to trial.(G)

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

35 I have seen a wicked and ruthless man
    flourishing(L) 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.(M)

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