11 But the meek will inherit the landand enjoy peace and prosperity.
12 The wicked plot against the righteousand gnash their teeth at them;
13 but the Lord laughs at the wicked,for he knows their day is coming.
14 The wicked draw the swordand bend the bowto bring down the poor and needy,to slay those whose ways are upright.
15 But their swords will pierce their own hearts,and their bows will be broken.
16 Better the little that the righteous havethan the wealth of many wicked;
17 for the power of the wicked will be broken,but the Lord upholds the righteous.