37:35 I have seen ruthless evil men ¹ 

growing in influence, like a green tree grows in its native soil. ² 

37:36 But then one passes by, and suddenly they have disappeared! ³ 

I looked for them, but they could not be found.

37:37 Take note of the one who has integrity! Observe the godly! ⁴ 

For the one who promotes peace has a future. ⁵ 

37:38 Sinful rebels are totally destroyed; ⁶ 

evil men have no future. ⁷ 

37:39 But the Lord delivers the godly; ⁸ 

he protects them in times of trouble. ⁹ 

37:40 The Lord helps them and rescues them;

he rescues them from evil men and delivers them, ¹⁰ 

for they seek his protection.