Psalms 37:12-24

12The wicked plot against the godly; they snarl at them in defiance.

13But the Lord just laughs, for he sees their day of judgment coming.

14The wicked draw their swords and string their bows to kill the poor and the oppressed, to slaughter those who do right.

15But their swords will stab their own hearts, and their bows will be broken.

16It is better to be godly and have little than to be evil and rich.

17For the strength of the wicked will be shattered, but the Lord takes care of the godly.

18Day by day the Lord takes care of the innocent, and they will receive an inheritance that lasts forever.

19They will not be disgraced in hard times; even in famine they will have more than enough.

20But the wicked will die. The Lord’s enemies are like flowers in a field— they will disappear like smoke.

21The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers.

22Those the Lord blesses will possess the land, but those he curses will die.

23The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.

24Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.