²² Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
    wait for the Lord, and he will help you.^(A)

²⁸ Loyalty and faithfulness preserve the king,
    and his throne is upheld by righteousness.^[a](A)

³ The clever see danger and hide,
    but the simple go on and suffer for it.

¹⁰ Drive out a scoffer, and strife goes out;
    quarreling and abuse will cease.^(A)

¹² The clever see danger and hide,
    but the simple go on and suffer for it.^(A)

¹⁶ A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
    but one who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life.