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Psalm 37:20

World English Bible

But the wicked shall perish.
The enemies of Yahweh shall be like the beauty of the fields.
They will vanish—
vanish like smoke.

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Psalm 37:20 in other translations

But the wicked shall perish, And the enemies of Jehovah shall be as the fat of lambs: They shall consume; in smoke shall they consume away.

Psalm 37:20 · American Standard Version

Psalm 37:20 in context

  1. 18Yahweh knows the days of the perfect.
    Their inheritance shall be forever.
  2. 19They shall not be disappointed in the time of evil.
    In the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
  3. 20But the wicked shall perish.
    The enemies of Yahweh shall be like the beauty of the fields.
    They will vanish—
    vanish like smoke.
  4. 21The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back,
    but the righteous give generously.
  5. 22For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land.
    Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off.