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Psalms 37:21-34 Common English Bible (CEB)

21. The wicked borrow and don’t pay it back, but the righteous are generous and giving.

22. Those blessed by God will possess the land,but those cursed by God will be cut off.

23. A person’s steps are made secure by the Lordwhen they delight in his way.

24. Though they trip up, they won’t be thrown down,because the Lord holds their hand.

25. I was young and now I’m old,but I have never seen the righteous left all alone,have never seen their children begging for bread.

26. They are always gracious and generous.Their children are a blessing.

27. Turn away from evil! Do good!Then you will live in the land forever.

28. The Lord loves justice.He will never leave his faithful all alone.They are guarded forever,but the children of the wicked are eliminated.

29. The righteous will possess the land;they will live on it forever.

30. The mouths of the righteous recite wisdom;their tongues discuss justice.

31. The Instruction of their God is in their hearts;they don’t miss a step.

32. The wicked, on the other hand, target the righteous,seeking to kill them.

33. But the Lord won’t leave the righteousto the power of the wicked,and won’t let the righteousbe found guilty when they are judged.

34. Hope in the Lord and keep his way!He will lift you up so you can possess the land.When the wicked are eliminated,you will see it for yourself!

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