²⁰ This is how to walk in the way of good people,
how to stay on the paths of the righteous.

²⁷ Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due
    when it is within your power to give it.

³ The integrity of the upright guides them,
but the dishonesty of the treacherous destroys them.

⁶ The righteousness of upright people rescues them,
but treacherous people are trapped by their own desire.

¹⁷ A merciful man benefits his own soul,
but a cruel man brings trouble on his own flesh.

²⁷ Whoever searches for good seeks favor,
but whoever pursues evil will find it.

³⁰ The fruit of a righteous person is a tree of life,
and one who harvests souls is wise.

² A good person will obtain favor from the Lord,
but he will condemn a schemer.

²² A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

¹⁴ A backslider^[a] will be satisfied with his ways,^[b]
and a good man will be satisfied with his.