34. Hope in the Lord and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it.
35. I have seen a wicked and ruthless man flourishing like a luxuriant native tree,
36. but he soon passed away and was no more; though I looked for him, he could not be found.
37. Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace.
38. But all sinners will be destroyed; there will be no future for the wicked.
39. The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord; he is their stronghold in time of trouble.
40. The Lord helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him.