²² Don’t they go astray who plot evil?
    But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.

³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation,
    but sin is a disgrace to any people.

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.

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

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil.
    He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

⁷ A righteous man walks in integrity.
    Blessed are his children after him.

⁷ The violence of the wicked will drive them away,
    because they refuse to do what is right.

¹⁰ The soul of the wicked desires evil;
    his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.