4 Riches don’t help in the day of wrath,but righteousness rescues from death.
5 The righteousness of the innocent makes their path straight,but the wicked fall in their wickedness.
6 Those who do right are saved by their righteousness,but the untrustworthy are caught by their own desires.
7 When the wicked die, their hope perishes.Yes, any hope based on money perishes.
8 The righteous are saved from distress,and the wicked take their place.
9 The godless destroy their neighbors by their words,but the righteous are saved by their knowledge.
10 When the righteous succeed, a city rejoices;when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.