Psalm 37:16-24

The Voice

¹⁶ The righteous are better off with the little God blessed them with
    than living under the curse of the wealth of the wicked.
¹⁷ Their time is short, their arms will be broken,
    but the Eternal will hold His righteous children high.

¹⁸ All their days are measured and known by the Eternal;
    their inheritance is kept safe forever.
¹⁹ When calamity comes, they will escape with their dignity.
    When famine invades the nations, they will be fed to their fill.

²⁰ But immoral ones will find their lives cut short;
    they’ll vanish as quickly as wildflowers in the fields.
Yes, enemies of the Eternal will vanish
    like smoke into the cool night air.

²¹ Evil people borrow and never repay their debts,
    while the good give generously from their hearts.
²² For God’s blessed children will inherit the land,
    but those cursed by Him stand to gain nothing.

²³ If you are right with God, He strengthens you for the journey;
    the Eternal will be pleased with your life.
²⁴ And even though you trip up, you will not fall on your face
    because He holds you by the hand.