22 For such as are blessed of him shall inherit the earth, and those that are cursed of him shall be cut off.
23 Mem The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he delights in his way.
24 Though he falls, he shall not be utterly cast down, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.
25 Nun I have been young and now am old; yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
26 He is ever merciful and lends, and his seed is a blessing.
27 Samech Depart from evil, and do good, and thou shalt live for evermore.
28 For the Lord loves uprightness and does not forsake his merciful ones; they are preserved for ever, but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.