²² Do not say, ^(A)“I will repay evil”;
    ^(B)wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.

^28 (A)Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king,
    and by steadfast love his ^(B)throne is upheld.

^3 (A)The prudent sees danger and hides himself,
    but the simple go on and suffer for it.

^10 (A)Drive out a scoffer, ^(B)and strife will go out,
    and ^(C)quarreling and abuse will cease.

^12 (A)The prudent sees danger and hides himself,
    but ^(B)the simple go on and suffer for it.

¹⁶ A ruler who ^(A)lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
    but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.