Psalm 37:23-40

Psalm 37:23-40

The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD
who takes delight in his journey.

Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed,
for the LORD is holding his hand.

I once was young and now am old,
yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned
or their children begging for bread.

They are ever generous and quick to lend,
and their children are a blessing.

Turn away from evil and do good,
so that you will abide forever.

For the LORD loves justice
and will not forsake His saints.

They are preserved forever,
but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off.

The righteous will inherit the land
and dwell in it forever.

The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom,
and his tongue speaks justice.

The law of his God is in his heart;
his steps do not falter.

Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous,
and seek to slay them,

the LORD will not leave them in their power
or let them be condemned under judgment.

Wait for the LORD and keep His way,
and He will raise you up to inherit the land.

When the wicked are cut off,
you will see it.

I have seen a wicked, ruthless man
flourishing like a well-rooted native tree,

yet he passed away and was no more;
though I searched, he could not be found.

Consider the blameless and observe the upright,
or posterity awaits the man of peace.

But the transgressors will all be destroyed;
the future of the wicked will be cut off.

The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD;
He is their stronghold in time of trouble.

The LORD helps and delivers them;
He rescues and saves them from the wicked,
because they take refuge in Him.

Berean Standard Bible
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