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22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich,
    and He adds no sorrow with it.

23 To do mischief is like sport to a fool,
    but a man of understanding has wisdom.

24 The fear of the wicked will come upon him,
    but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

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22 The blessing of the Lord(A) brings wealth,(B)
    without painful toil for it.(C)

23 A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes,(D)
    but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

24 What the wicked dread(E) will overtake them;(F)
    what the righteous desire will be granted.(G)

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