²⁹ 
A wicked man puts on a bold face,
But as for the upright, he considers, directs, and establishes his way [with the confidence of integrity].

⁵ 
Thorns and snares are in the way of the obstinate [for their lack of honor and their wrong-doing traps them];
He who guards himself [with godly wisdom] will be far from them and avoid the consequences they suffer.

28 The wicked flee when no one pursues them,
But the righteous are as bold as a lion.^(A)

¹² 
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory and celebration;
But when the wicked rise [to prominence], men hide themselves.

²⁸ 
When the wicked rise [to power], men hide themselves;
But when the wicked perish, the [consistently] righteous increase and become great.^(A)

² 
When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice;
But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.

¹⁶ 
When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases,
But the righteous will see the downfall of the wicked.

²⁷ 
An unjust man is repulsive to the righteous,
And he who is upright in the way [of the Lord] is repulsive to the wicked.