23 It is like a sport for a fool to do wrong, wisdom for a person of understanding.
24 The dread of the wicked will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
25 With the passing of the tempest, there is no wickedness, but the righteous have a foundation forever.
26 Like vinegar to the tooth and like smoke to the eyes, thus is the lazy to one who employs him.
27 The fear of Yahweh adds life, but the years of the wicked are shortened.
28 The hope of the righteous is gladness, but the expectation of the wicked comes to nothing.
29 A stronghold for the upright is the way of Yahweh, but ruin belongs to evildoers.