12 The Righteous One appraises the house of the wicked,bringing down the wicked to ruin.
13 Those who shut their ears to the cry of the poorwill themselves call out and not be answered.
14 A secret gift allays anger,and a present concealed, violent wrath.
15 When justice is done it is a joy for the just,downfall for evildoers.
16 Whoever strays from the way of good sensewill abide in the assembly of the shades.
17 The lover of pleasure will suffer want;the lover of wine and perfume will never be rich.
18 The wicked serve as ransom for the just,and the faithless for the upright.