8 The way of the guilty is crooked, but the conduct of the pure is right.
12 The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked; he casts the wicked down to ruin.(A)
15 When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but dismay to evildoers.
18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous and the faithless for the upright.(A)
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life[a] and honor.(A)
29 The wicked put on a bold face, but the upright give thought to[a] their ways.(A)
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