⁷ The wicked die and disappear,
    but the family of the godly stands firm.

⁸ A sensible person wins admiration,
    but a warped mind is despised.

¹² Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot,
    but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.

²¹ No harm comes to the godly,
    but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

²⁸ The way of the godly leads to life;
    that path does not lead to death.

⁶ Godliness guards the path of the blameless,
    but the evil are misled by sin.

⁹ The life of the godly is full of light and joy,
    but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.

²¹ Trouble chases sinners,
    while blessings reward the righteous.

²² Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren,
    but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly.

²⁵ The godly eat to their hearts’ content,
    but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.

¹¹ The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
    but the tent of the godly will flourish.

¹⁴ Backsliders get what they deserve;
    good people receive their reward.