¹⁶ The man who strays from the way of wisdom
will come to rest
in the assembly of the departed spirits.^(A)

¹⁸ The wicked are a ransom for the righteous,
and the treacherous, for^[a] the upright.^(A)

²¹ The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.^(A)

²⁷ The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable—
how much more so
when he brings it with ulterior motives!^(A)

⁸ The one who sows injustice will reap disaster,^(A)
and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.