²² Don’t say, “I will pay back evil.”
    Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.

²⁸ Love and faithfulness keep the king safe.
    His throne is sustained by love.

³ A prudent man sees danger and hides himself;
    but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

¹⁰ Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out;
    yes, quarrels and insults will stop.

¹² A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge;
    but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

¹⁶ A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.
    One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.