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Psalms 37:23-33

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23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
23 The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him;
24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
24 though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.
25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
25 I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.
26 He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
26 They are always generous and lend freely; their children will be a blessing.
27 Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
27 Turn from evil and do good; then you will dwell in the land forever.
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.
28 For the LORD loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed ; the offspring of the wicked will perish.
29 The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
29 The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.
30 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
30 The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak what is just.
31 The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
31 The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip.
32 The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
32 The wicked lie in wait for the righteous, intent on putting them to death;
33 The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
33 but the LORD will not leave them in the power of the wicked or let them be condemned when brought to trial.
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