Psalms 37:32-40 ▼

32 Evil men set an ambush for the godly and try to kill them.

33 But the LORD does not surrender the godly, or allow them to be condemned in a court of law.

34 Rely on the LORD! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men.

35 I have seen ruthless evil men growing in influence, like a green tree grows in its native soil.

36 But then one passes by, and suddenly they have disappeared! I looked for them, but they could not be found.

37 Take note of the one who has integrity! Observe the godly! For the one who promotes peace has a future.

38 Sinful rebels are totally destroyed; evil men have no future.

39 But the LORD delivers the godly; he protects them in times of trouble.

40 The LORD helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from evil men and delivers them, for they seek his protection.