22 Do not say, (A)“I will repay evil”;
    (B)wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.

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22 Don’t say, “I’ll repay the evildoer!”
    Wait for the Lord, and he will save you.

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28 (A)Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king,
    and by steadfast love his (B)throne is upheld.

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28 Kindness and faithfulness protect the king;
    he supports his throne by kindness.

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(A)The prudent sees danger and hides himself,
    but the simple go on and suffer for it.

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Prudent people see trouble and hide,
    while the simpleminded go right to it and get punished.

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10 (A)Drive out a scoffer, (B)and strife will go out,
    and (C)quarreling and abuse will cease.

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10 Remove the mocker and conflict disappears;
    judgment and shame also stop.

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12 (A)The prudent sees danger and hides himself,
    but (B)the simple go on and suffer for it.

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12 Prudent people see evil and hide;
    the simpleminded go right to it and get punished.

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16 A ruler who (A)lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
    but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

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16 A prince without understanding is a cruel oppressor,
    but one who hates unjust gain will live long.

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