²² Say thou not, “I will recompense evil”; but wait on the Lord, and He shall save thee.

²⁸ Mercy and truth preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by mercy.

³ A prudent man foreseeth the evil and hideth himself, but the simple pass by and are punished.

¹⁰ Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go away; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.

¹² A prudent man foreseeth the evil and hideth himself, but the simple pass on and are punished.

¹⁶ The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor, but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.