30
The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.
31
The law of his God is in his heart. None of his steps shall slide.
32
The wicked watches the righteous, And seeks to kill him.
33
Yahweh will not leave him in his hand, Nor condemn him when he is judged.
34
Wait for Yahweh, and keep his way, And he will exalt you to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.
35
I have seen the wicked in great power, Spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
36
But he passed away, and, behold, he was not. Yes, I sought him, but he could not be found.
37
Mark the perfect man, and see the upright, For there is a future for the man of peace.
38
As for transgressors, they shall be destroyed together. The future of the wicked shall be cut off.
39
But the salvation of the righteous is from Yahweh. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.
40
Yahweh helps them, and rescues them. He rescues them from the wicked, and saves them, Because they have taken refuge in him. Psalm 38 A Psalm by David, for a memorial.