¹⁶ Whoever wanders from the way of understanding,
    in the assembly of the dead^[a] he will rest.

¹⁸ A ransom for the righteous is the wicked,
    and the faithless instead of the upright.

²¹ He who pursues righteousness and kindness
    will find life, righteousness, and honor.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
    how much more when he brings it in divisiveness!

⁸ He who sows injustice will reap calamity,
    and the rod of his anger will fail.

¹⁵ Do not lie in wait like an outlaw against the home of the righteous;
    do not do violence to his dwelling place.
¹⁶ For seven times the righteous will fall, but he will rise,
    but the wicked will be overthrown by calamity.

³ A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
    and a rod for the back of fools.

²⁷ He who digs a pit, in it he will fall,
    and he who rolls a stone, on him it will come back.

¹⁶ With the increase of the wicked, transgression will increase,
    but the righteous will look on his downfall.