²¹ Fear Yahweh, my son, and the king;
    with those who change, do not associate.
²² For suddenly their disaster will come,
    and the ruin of both of them,^[a] who knows?

²⁴ Whoever says to the guilty, “You are righteous,” the people will curse him;
    the nations will abhor him.
²⁵ But they who rebuke will have delight,
    and upon them blessings of goodness will come.