PSALM THIRTY-SEVEN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Verse 20, 23, 34, 37.

Psalm 37:20 New Living Translation
But the wicked will perish
The LORD'S enemies are like flowers in a field
they will disappear like smoke.

Christians have confidence
   No matter how "established" the enemies of Christ look,
   No matter how "attractive or acceptable" they try to make themselves appear,
   they will disappear like smoke.
   Those who are persecuting Christians to-day will disappear like smoke!

Psalm 37:23 New Living Translation.
The LORD directs the steps of the godly
He delights in every detail of their lives.

Verse 1-8 shows how to pray for this sort of direction.

Psalm 37:34 New Living Translation
Put your hope in the LORD
  Travel steadily along His path

We are to share our hopes with the LORD
and follow his direction and we have His promise;-

Psalm 37:37 New Living Translation
Look at those who are honest and good
for a wonderful future awaits those who live in peace.