22. For their calamity shall rise suddenly, and who knows the punishment and ruin which both [the Lord and the king] will bring upon [the rebellious]?
23. These also are sayings of the wise: To discriminate and show partiality, having respect of persons in judging, is not good.
24. He who says to the wicked, You are righteous and innocent–peoples will curse him, nations will defy and abhor him.