13. The Lord laughs at [the wicked], for He sees that their own day [of defeat] is coming.
14. The wicked draw the sword and bend their bows to cast down the poor and needy, to slay those who walk uprightly (blameless in conduct and in conversation).
15. The swords [of the wicked] shall enter their own hearts, and their bows shall be broken.
16. Better is the little that the [uncompromisingly] righteous have than the abundance [of possessions] of many who are wrong and wicked. [I Tim. 6:6, 7.]
17. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the Lord upholds the [consistently] righteous.
18. The Lord knows the days of the upright and blameless, and their heritage will abide forever.
19. They shall not be put to shame in the time of evil; and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
20. But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shall be as the fat of lambs [that is consumed in smoke] and as the glory of the pastures. They shall vanish; like smoke shall they consume away.
21. The wicked borrow and pay not again [for they may be unable], but the [uncompromisingly] righteous deal kindly and give [for they are able].
22. For such as are blessed of God shall [in the end] inherit the earth, but they that are cursed of Him shall be cut off. [Isa. 57:13c.]
23. The steps of a [good] man are directed and established by the Lord when He delights in his way [and He busies Himself with his every step].
24. Though he falls, he shall not be utterly cast down, for the Lord grasps his hand in support and upholds him.
25. I have been young and now am old, yet have I not seen the [uncompromisingly] righteous forsaken or their seed begging bread.
26. All day long they are merciful and deal graciously; they lend, and their offspring are blessed.
27. Depart from evil and do good; and you will dwell forever [securely].