²² Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

³⁴ Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the revenues of the wicked bring trouble.

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord, but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

²⁹ The Lord is far from the wicked, but He heareth the prayer of the righteous.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.