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35 I have seen the wicked acting violently
and spreading himself out
like a luxuriant native tree.
36 Then he passed on[a] and behold, he was not.
And I sought him, but he could not be found.
37 Observe the blameless and look at the upright,
for there is a future for a man of peace.

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  1. Psalm 37:36 Dead Sea Scrolls and the versions read “I passed by”

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