28 For the Lord (A)loves [a]justice
And (B)does not abandon His godly ones;
They are (C)protected forever,
But the [b](D)descendants of the wicked will be eliminated.

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  1. Psalm 37:28 Lit judgment
  2. Psalm 37:28 Lit seed

28 For the Lord loves the just
    and will not forsake his faithful ones.(A)

Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed[a];
    the offspring of the wicked will perish.(B)

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  1. Psalm 37:28 See Septuagint; Hebrew They will be protected forever

14 (A)Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne;
(B)Mercy and [a]truth go before You.

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  1. Psalm 89:14 Or faithfulness

14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;(A)
    love and faithfulness go before you.(B)

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To do (A)righteousness and justice
Is preferred by the Lord more than sacrifice.

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To do what is right and just
    is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(A)

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now, will God not (A)bring about justice for His (B)elect who cry out to Him day [a]and night, and will He (C)delay long for them?

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  1. Luke 18:7 Or and night? He is also patient toward them

And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out(A) to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off?

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