Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Psalms 37:31-40 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

31. They remember God's teachings,and they never takea wrong step.

32. The wicked try to trapand kill good people,

33. but the Lord is on their side,and he will defend themwhen they are on trial.

34. Trust the Lord and follow him.He will give you the land,and you will seethe wicked destroyed.

35. I have seen brutal peopleabuse others and grow stronglike trees in rich soil.

36. Suddenly they disappeared!I looked, but they were goneand no longer there.

37. Think of the bright futurewaiting for all the familiesof honest and innocentand peace-loving people.

38. But not a trace will be leftof the wickedor their families.

39. The Lord protects his people,and they can come to himin times of trouble.

40. The Lord helps themand saves them from the wickedbecause they run to him.