18 The wicked man does deceptive work,But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.
19 As righteousness leads to life,So he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.
20 Those who are of a perverse heart are an abomination to the Lord,But the blameless in their ways are His delight.
21 Though they join forces, the wicked will not go unpunished;But the posterity of the righteous will be delivered.
22 As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout,So is a lovely woman who lacks discretion.
23 The desire of the righteous is only good,But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24 There is one who scatters, yet increases more;And there is one who withholds more than is right,But it leads to poverty.