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22 Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.”
    Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.

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22 (A)Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
(B)Hope in Yahweh, and He will save you.

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28 Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king;
    his throne is made secure through love.

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28 Lovingkindness and (A)truth will guard the king,
And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.

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A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
    The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

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A (A)prudent man sees evil and hides,
But the simple pass on, and are punished.

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10 Throw out the mocker, and fighting goes, too.
    Quarrels and insults will disappear.

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10 (A)Drive out the scoffer, and strife will go out,
Even contention and disgrace will cease.

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12 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
    The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

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12 A prudent man sees evil and hides,
The simple pass on and are punished.

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16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
    but one who hates corruption will have a long life.

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16 A (A)leader who lacks discernment abounds in oppressions,
But he who hates greedy gain will prolong his days.

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