¹⁹ The evil bow down before the good,
    and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

³² The wicked is brought down in his calamity,
    but in death, the righteous has a refuge.

³ Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere,
    keeping watch on the evil and the good.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure,
    but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

⁸ The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
    but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
    but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs answers,
    but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

²⁹ Yahweh is far from the wicked,
    but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

⁴ Yahweh has made everything for its own end—
    yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁴ An evildoer heeds wicked lips.
    A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.