¹⁵ Acting justly is a joy to the righteous,
    but dreaded by those who do evil.

⁸ Those who sow injustice will harvest evil;
    the rod of their fury will come to an end.

²² Don’t steal from the poor, because they are poor.
    Don’t oppress the needy in the gate.

¹¹ Rescue those being taken off to death;
    and from those staggering to the slaughter, don’t hold back.

⁵ Remove the wicked from the king’s presence,
    and his throne will be established in righteousness.

⁵ Evil people don’t understand justice,
    but those who seek the Lord understand everything.

⁴ A king gives stability to the land by justice,
    but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.

²⁶ Many seek access to the ruler,
    but justice comes from the Lord.
²⁷ The unjust person is disgusting to the righteous;
    the straight path is disgusting to the wicked.