⁸ The way of a guilty person is ^(A)crooked,
But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.

¹² The ^[a]righteous one considers the house of the wicked,
Bringing the ^(A)wicked to ruin.

¹⁵ The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous,
But ^(A)terror to those who practice injustice.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ^(A)ransom for the righteous,
And the ^(B)treacherous is in the place of the upright.

²¹ One who ^(A)pursues righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.