⁸ The way of a guilty man is perverse;
    but as for the pure, his work is right.

¹² The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked,
    but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.

¹⁵ It is joy to the just to do justice,
    but destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁸ The wicked will be a ransom for the righteous,
    and the transgressor for the upright.

²¹ He who follows after righteousness and mercy
    finds life, righteousness, and honor.

²⁹ A wicked man hardens his face,
    but as for the upright, he directs his way.