³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation,^(A)
    but sin condemns any people.

⁶ The house of the righteous contains great treasure,^(A)
    but the income of the wicked brings ruin.^(B)

⁹ The Lord detests the way of the wicked,^(A)
    but he loves those who pursue righteousness.^(B)

⁷ When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way,
    he causes their enemies to make peace^(A) with them.^(B)

¹³ Evil will never leave the house
    of one who pays back evil^(A) for good.^(B)

³ When wickedness comes, so does contempt,
    and with shame comes reproach.

³ A person’s own folly^(A) leads to their ruin,
    yet their heart rages against the Lord.^(B)

¹⁹ A hot-tempered person must pay the penalty;
    rescue them, and you will have to do it again.

²⁹ Penalties are prepared for mockers,
    and beatings for the backs of fools.^(A)

⁷ The righteous lead blameless lives;^(A)
    blessed are their children after them.^(B)