Revised Common Lectionary (Complementary)

² His descendants will be powerful in the land;
the generation of the upright will be blessed.^(B)
3 Wealth and riches are in his house,^(C)
and his righteousness endures forever.^(D)
4 Light shines in the darkness for the upright.^(E)
He is gracious, compassionate, and righteous.^(F)
5 Good will come to a man who lends generously
and conducts his business fairly.^(G)
6 He will never be shaken.^(H)
The righteous man will be remembered forever.^(I)
7 He will not fear bad news;
his heart is confident, trusting in the Lord.^(J)
8 His heart is assured; he will not fear.^(K)
In the end he will look in triumph on his foes.^(L)
9 He distributes freely to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever.^(M)
His horn will be exalted in honor.^(N)

¹⁰ The wicked man will see it and be angry;
he will gnash his teeth in despair.^(O)
The desire of the wicked man will come to nothing.^(P)

⁶ A fool’s lips lead to strife,
and his mouth provokes a beating.^(A)

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his devastation,
and his lips are a trap for his life.^(B)

⁸ A gossip’s words are like choice food
that goes down to one’s innermost being.^[a](C)

⁹ The one who is truly lazy in his work
is brother to a vandal.^[b](D)

¹⁰ The name of Yahweh is a strong tower;^(E)
the righteous run to it and are protected.^[c](F)

¹¹ A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city;
in his imagination it is like a high wall.^(G)

¹² Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud,^(H)
but humility comes before honor.^(I)