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35 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.

36 Yet he passed away, and lo, he was no more; yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.

37 Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace.

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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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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 37:37 Or upright; / those who seek peace will have posterity