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38 But those who break the law will be destroyed completely.
    And their descendants will be forced to leave the land.[a]
39 The Lord saves those who are good.
    When they have troubles, he is their strength.
40 The Lord helps good people and rescues them.
    They depend on him, so he rescues them from the wicked.

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  1. Psalm 37:38 forced to leave the land Or “destroyed.” Literally, “cut off.”

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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  1. Psalm 37:38 Or posterity