6 A senseless man does not know, and a fool does not understand, 7 that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed. 8 But You, O LORD, are exalted forever!
Psalms 92:6–8
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Psalms 102:11–13
11 My days are like lengthening shadows, and I wither away like grass. 12 But You, O LORD, sit enthroned forever; Your renown endures to all generations. 13 You will rise up and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show her favor— the appointed time has come.
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