¹⁸ The wicked earneth deceitful wages;
But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
^19 [a]He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life;
And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
²⁰ They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah;
But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
^21 [b]Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished;
But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

²³ The desire of the righteous is only good;
But the expectation of the wicked is ^[a]wrath.