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.
³¹ The law of their God is in their hearts;^(F)
    their feet do not slip.^(G)

³² The wicked lie in wait^(H) for the righteous,^(I)
    intent on putting them to death;
³³ but the Lord will not leave them in the power of the wicked
    or let them be condemned^(J) when brought to trial.^(K)

³⁴ Hope in the Lord^(L)
    and keep his way.^(M)
He will exalt you to inherit the land;
    when the wicked are destroyed,^(N) you will see^(O) it.

³⁵ I have seen a wicked and ruthless man
    flourishing^(P) 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.^(Q)

³⁷ Consider the blameless,^(R) observe the upright;^(S)
    a future awaits those who seek peace.^[b](T)