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35 I once observed a wicked and oppressive person,
    flourishing like a green tree in native soil.
36 But then he[a] passed away;[b]
    in fact, he simply was not there.
When I looked for him,
    he could not be found.

37 Observe the blameless!
    Take note of the upright!
        Indeed, the future of that man is peace.

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  1. Psalm 37:36 So MT; LXX 4QpPsa read I
  2. Psalm 37:36 So MT; LXX reads I passed by; Syr Hieronymus DSS 4QpPsa read I passed by in front of him

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