⁴ Humility is the fear of the Lord;
    its wages are riches and honor^(A) and life.^(B)

⁸ Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity,^(A)
    and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.^(B)

¹⁶ One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth
    and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.

⁵ Evildoers do not understand what is right,
    but those who seek the Lord understand it fully.

⁸ Speak^(A) up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
    for the rights of all who are destitute.
⁹ Speak up and judge fairly;
    defend the rights of the poor and needy.^(B)