³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation,
    but sin is a reproach to any people.^(A)

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

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

⁷ When the ways of people please the Lord,
    he causes even their enemies to be at peace with them.^(A)

¹³ Evil will not depart from the house
    of one who returns evil for good.^(A)