Psalm 37:32-40
New International Version
32 The wicked lie in wait(A) for the righteous,(B)
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(C) when brought to trial.(D)
34 Hope in the Lord(E)
and keep his way.(F)
He will exalt you to inherit the land;
when the wicked are destroyed,(G) you will see(H) it.
35 I have seen a wicked and ruthless man
flourishing(I) 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.(J)
Footnotes
- Psalm 37:37 Or upright; / those who seek peace will have posterity
- Psalm 37:38 Or posterity
Psalm 37:32-40
King James Version
32 The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
33 The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
34 Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
35 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
36 Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
37 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
38 But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.
39 But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
40 And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.
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