35 I have (A)seen a wicked, violent man
Spreading himself like a (B)luxuriant [a]tree in its native soil.
36 Then [b]he passed away, and lo, he (C)was no more;
I sought for him, but he could not be found.
37 Mark the [c](D)blameless man, and behold the (E)upright;
For the man of peace will have a [d](F)posterity.

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  1. Psalm 37:35 Lit native; Heb obscure
  2. Psalm 37:36 Ancient versions read I passed by
  3. Psalm 37:37 Lit complete; or perfect
  4. Psalm 37:37 Lit an end

35 I have seen a wicked and ruthless man
    flourishing(A) 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.(B)

37 Consider the blameless,(C) observe the upright;(D)
    a future awaits those who seek peace.[a](E)

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  1. Psalm 37:37 Or upright; / those who seek peace will have posterity