35 I have (A)seen a wicked, violent person
Spreading himself like a (B)luxuriant [a]tree in its native soil.
36 Then he passed away, and behold, he (C)was no more;
I searched for him, but he could not be found.
37 Observe the [b](D)blameless person, and look at the (E)upright;
For the person of peace will have (F)a future.

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  1. Psalm 37:35 Lit native; Heb obscure
  2. Psalm 37:37 Lit complete; or perfect

35 I have seen a wicked and ruthless man
    flourishing(A) 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.(B)

37 Consider the blameless,(C) observe the upright;(D)
    a future awaits those who seek peace.[a](E)

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  1. Psalm 37:37 Or upright; / those who seek peace will have posterity