38 But transgressors will all be eliminated;
the future of the wicked will be destroyed.(A)

39 The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord,
their refuge in a time of distress.(B)
40 The Lord helps and delivers them;
he will deliver them from the wicked and will save them
because they take refuge in him.(C)

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38 But all sinners(A) will be destroyed;(B)
    there will be no future[a] for the wicked.(C)

39 The salvation(D) of the righteous comes from the Lord;
    he is their stronghold in time of trouble.(E)
40 The Lord helps(F) them and delivers(G) them;
    he delivers them from the wicked and saves(H) them,
    because they take refuge(I) in him.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 37:38 Or posterity