² When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;^(A)
    when the wicked rule,^(B) the people groan.^(C)

¹⁶ When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
    but the righteous will see their downfall.^(A)

²⁷ The righteous detest the dishonest;
    the wicked detest the upright.^(A)