⁷ 
The wicked are overthrown [by their evil] and are no more,
But the house of the [consistently] righteous will stand [securely].
⁸ 
A man will be commended according to his insight and sound judgment,
But the one who is of a perverse mind will be despised.

¹² 
The wicked desire the plunder of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields richer fruit.

²¹ 
No harm befalls the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with trouble.^(A)

²⁸ 
In the way of righteousness is life,
And in its pathway there is no death [but immortality—eternal life].^(A)

⁶ 
Righteousness (being in right standing with God) guards the one whose way is blameless,
But wickedness undermines and overthrows the sinner.