⁴ Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
    but those who keep the law struggle against them.^(A)

⁷ Those who keep the law are wise children,
    but companions of gluttons shame their parents.^(A)

⁹ When one will not listen to the law,
    even one’s prayers are an abomination.^(A)

¹⁸ Where there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint,
    but happy are those who keep the law.^(A)