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38 But the wicked will be completely destroyed,
    and their children will be cut off.
39 [a]The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord;
    he is their refuge in times of trouble.
40 The Lord will help them and deliver them;
    he will rescue them from the wicked and save them
    because they flee to him for refuge.

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  1. Psalm 37:39 The Lord is the protector of all who take refuge in him, all who call upon him for protection, deliverance, and victory (see Pss 9:10; 12:2; 34:7f).

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