²² Don’t say “I’ll avenge that wrong!”
    Wait on the Lord and he will deliver you.

²⁸ Gracious love and truth preserve a king;
    through love his throne is made secure.

³ The prudent person sees trouble ahead and hides,
    but the naïve continue on and suffer the consequences.

¹⁰ Throw out the mocker and strife departs, too;^[a]
    furthermore, quarrels^[b] and discord will end.

¹² Those who are prudent see danger and take refuge,
    but the naïve continue on and suffer the consequences.