⁹ The light of the righteous rejoices,
    but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
    to depart from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding gives favor,
    but the way of transgressors is hard.

²¹ Evil pursues sinners,
    but to the righteous good will be repaid.