²⁸ The ^(A)hope of the righteous is gladness,
But the ^(B)expectation of the wicked perishes.

³⁰ The ^(A)righteous will never be shaken,
But ^(B)the wicked will not dwell in the land.

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

⁷ When a wicked man dies, his ^(A)expectation will perish,
And the ^(B)hope of strong men perishes.

⁸ The righteous is delivered from trouble,
But the wicked ^[a]takes his place.