Psalms 37:12-24

12The wicked person plots against a righteous one and grits his teeth at him.

13The Lord laughs at him because he has seen that his time is coming.

14Wicked people pull out their swords and bend their bows to kill oppressed and needy people, to slaughter those who are decent.

15⌞But⌟ their own swords will pierce their hearts, and their bows will be broken.

16The little that the righteous person has is better than the wealth of many wicked people.

17The arms of wicked people will be broken, but the Lord continues to support righteous people.

18The Lord knows the daily ⌞struggles⌟ of innocent people. Their inheritance will last forever.

19They will not be put to shame in trying times. Even in times of famine they will be satisfied.

20But wicked people will disappear. The Lord’s enemies will vanish like the best part of a meadow. They will vanish like smoke.

21A wicked person borrows, but he does not repay. A righteous person is generous and giving.

22Those who are blessed by him will inherit the land. Those who are cursed by him will be cut off.

23A person’s steps are directed by the Lord, and the Lord delights in his way.

24When he falls, he will not be thrown down headfirst because the Lord holds on to his hand.