¹² When the righteous triumph, there is great elation;^(A)
    but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.^(B)

²⁸ When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding;^(A)
    but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.

² When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;^(A)
    when the wicked rule,^(B) the people groan.^(C)

⁶ Evildoers are snared by their own sin,^(A)
    but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.

⁷ The righteous care about justice for the poor,^(B)
    but the wicked have no such concern.

¹⁶ When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
    but the righteous will see their downfall.^(A)