⁷ He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
He is a ^(A)shield to those who walk in integrity,

⁵ The ^(A)righteousness of the blameless will smooth his way,
But ^(B)the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.

²³ The desire of the righteous is only good,
But the ^(A)expectation of the wicked is wrath.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the ^[a]lazy hand will be ^(A)put to forced labor.

² From the fruit of a person’s mouth he ^[a](A)enjoys good,
But the ^[b]desire of the treacherous is ^(B)violence.

¹³ One who ^(A)despises the word will do badly,
But one who fears the commandment will be ^(B)rewarded.

²² Without consultation, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they ^[a]succeed.