⁸ The way of the guilty is devious,^(A)
    but the conduct of the innocent is upright.

¹² The Righteous One^[a] takes note of the house of the wicked
    and brings the wicked to ruin.^(A)

¹⁵ When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous
    but terror to evildoers.^(A)

¹⁸ The wicked become a ransom^(A) for the righteous,
    and the unfaithful for the upright.

²¹ Whoever pursues righteousness and love
    finds life, prosperity^[a](A) and honor.^(B)

²⁹ The wicked put up a bold front,
    but the upright give thought to their ways.^(A)