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36 But then he was gone.
    I looked for him, but I could not find him.
37 Be pure and honest.
    Peace loving people will have many descendants.
38 But those who break the law will be destroyed completely.
    And their descendants will be forced to leave the land.[a]

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  1. Psalm 37:38 forced to leave the land Or “destroyed.” Literally, “cut off.”

36 but he soon passed away and was no more;
    though I looked for him, he could not be found.(A)

37 Consider the blameless,(B) observe the upright;(C)
    a future awaits those who seek peace.[a](D)
38 But all sinners(E) will be destroyed;(F)
    there will be no future[b] for the wicked.(G)

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  1. Psalm 37:37 Or upright; / those who seek peace will have posterity
  2. Psalm 37:38 Or posterity