² The Lord approves of those who are good,
    but he condemns those who plan wickedness.

³ Wickedness never brings stability,
    but the godly have deep roots.

⁵ The plans of the godly are just;
    the advice of the wicked is treacherous.

⁷ The wicked die and disappear,
    but the family of the godly stands firm.

¹⁰ The godly care for their animals,
    but the wicked are always cruel.