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.
29 The righteous will (E)inherit the land
And (F)dwell in it forever.
30 The mouth of the righteous (G)utters wisdom,
And his tongue (H)speaks justice.

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

28 For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

29 The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.

30 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

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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)
29 The righteous will inherit the land(C)
    and dwell in it forever.(D)

30 The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom,(E)
    and their tongues speak what is just.

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