³⁴ Godliness makes a nation great,
    but sin is a disgrace to any people.

⁶ There is treasure in the house of the godly,
    but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.

⁹ The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
    but he loves those who pursue godliness.

⁷ When people’s lives please the Lord,
    even their enemies are at peace with them.

¹³ If you repay good with evil,
    evil will never leave your house.

³ Doing wrong leads to disgrace,
    and scandalous behavior brings contempt.

³ People ruin their lives by their own foolishness
    and then are angry at the Lord.

¹⁹ Hot-tempered people must pay the penalty.
    If you rescue them once, you will have to do it again.

²⁹ Punishment is made for mockers,
    and the backs of fools are made to be beaten.

⁷ The godly walk with integrity;
    blessed are their children who follow them.