²¹ Trouble pursues the sinner,^(A)
    but the righteous^(B) are rewarded with good things.^(C)

²² A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,
    but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.^(D)

²³ An unplowed field produces food for the poor,
    but injustice sweeps it away.

²⁴ Whoever spares the rod^(E) hates their children,
    but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline^(F) them.^(G)

²⁵ The righteous eat to their hearts’ content,
    but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.^(H)