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

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

35 I have seen brutal people
abuse others and grow strong
    like trees in rich soil.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 37.35 like … soil: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.

33 but the Lord will not leave them in the power of the wicked
    or let them be condemned(A) when brought to trial.(B)

34 Hope in the Lord(C)
    and keep his way.(D)
He will exalt you to inherit the land;
    when the wicked are destroyed,(E) you will see(F) it.

35 I have seen a wicked and ruthless man
    flourishing(G) like a luxuriant native tree,

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