¹⁹ The evil bow down before the good,
    the wicked at the gates of the righteous.^(A)

³² The wicked are overthrown by their evildoing,
    but the righteous find a refuge in their integrity.^[a](A)

³ The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
    keeping watch on the evil and the good.^(A)

⁶ In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
    but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
    but the prayer of the upright is his delight.^(A)

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
    but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.^(A)

²⁸ The mind of the righteous ponders how to answer,
    but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil.^(A)

²⁹ The Lord is far from the wicked,
    but he hears the prayer of the righteous.^(A)

⁴ The Lord has made everything for its purpose,
    even the wicked for the day of trouble.^(A)