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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 37, Verse 21

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20
But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD [shall be] as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.
King James Version
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
American Standard Version
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.
New English Translation
Evil men borrow, but do not repay their debt, but the godly show compassion and are generous.
World English Bible
The wicked borrow, and don't pay back, but the righteous give generously.
22
For [such as be] blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and [they that be] cursed of him shall be cut off.
23
The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
24
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth [him with] his hand.
25
I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
26
[He is] ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed [is] blessed.
27
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
28
For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
29
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
30
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
31
The law of his God [is] in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.