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!
35. I myself have seen wicked powerful people,exalting themselves like a stately cedar.
36. But when I came back, they were gone!I looked all over for them,but they couldn’t be found!
37. Observe those who have integrityand watch those whose heart is rightbecause the future belongs to persons of peace.
38. But wrongdoers will be destroyed all together;the future of the wicked will be cut short.
39. The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord;he is their refuge in times of trouble.
40. The Lord will help themand rescue them—rescue them from the wicked—and he will save thembecause they have taken refuge in him.